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SpringfieldMO65802

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The Oaks of Springfield
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Oaks of Springfield

1448 N Benton AveSpringfield, MO 65802
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Boyd Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Boyd Lofts

1409 N Washington AveSpringfield, MO 65802

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Midtown Springfield, Springfield, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Midtown Springfield Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Midtown Springfield area of Springfield, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at El Chaparral Apartments priced from $725. Bear Garden Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $770. Here are the most affordable Midtown Springfield apartments for rent in Springfield, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
El Chaparral ApartmentsEl Chaparral 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$725
Bear Garden Apartments1 bed, 1 bath Premium1BR,1BA$770
East Manor ApartmentsEast Manor 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$775
SankofaStudioStudio,1BA$795
320 W Walnut StBack Corner1BR,1BA$795
Rosewood Village2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$815
Spirit Of St Louis Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$820
Stonewood ApartmentsStonewood 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$825
El MadridEl Madrid 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$850
Silver Springs2.1.5 (840)2BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown Springfield, MO

As of August 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Midtown Springfield area is the $0.72 price per square foot 225 E Blaine St Model at 225 E Blaine St, Unit Loft 200 in the in the Woodland Heights neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Midtown Springfield apartment is the 3BR/2.0BA Model at Artifacts Warehouse starting at $1,475 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Midtown Springfield apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
225 E Blaine St, Unit Loft 200225 E Blaine St3BR,2.5BA$0.72
Artifacts Warehouse3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$0.93
Forest Park Townhomes2 Bed, 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$0.87
Vue on Walnut | Student HousingC2 | Three Bedroom3BR,3BA$0.61
Parkwood Apartments3 Beds, 2 Baths3BR,2BA$1.08
The 505 (MO)2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$0.71
Coryell Courts ApartmentsChristopher 11BR,1BA$1.15
Rosewood Village2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.96
Stonewood ApartmentsStonewood 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.98
Bear Paw Commons2x12BR,1BA$1.07

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Midtown Springfield Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Midtown Springfield?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Midtown Springfield is under $895.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Midtown Springfield?

The cheapest apartment in Midtown Springfield is El Chaparral Apartments which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in Midtown Springfield costs $995.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Midtown Springfield?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 49 regular apartments in Midtown Springfield that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Midtown Springfield?

Cheap apartments in Midtown Springfield have an average cost of $684 which is $311 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown Springfield.

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