Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Springfield Neighborhood of Springfield, MO from $500 (42 Rentals)

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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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Stove Works Lofts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Stove Works Lofts

505 N Jefferson AveSpringfield, MO 65806
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Cheapest Available Midtown Springfield Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Midtown Springfield area of Springfield, MO is a 4 Beds unit found at Aspen Springfield priced from $599. Oak Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $600. Here are the most affordable Midtown Springfield apartments for rent in Springfield, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aspen Springfield4 Bedroom - Boulder A4BR,4BA$599
Oak Place1 bedroom1BR,1BA$600
Forest Cove Apartments2x1 - Forest Cove2BR,1BA$625
The U at Park East3BR/3BA - The Andres3BR,3BA$625
Cresco2BR/2BA - Glass2BR,2BA$655
The SterlingStudio - The MillerStudio,1BA$755
Spirit of St. LouisStudio1BR,1BA$760
Sherwood Village ApartmentsStudio-P1Studio,1BA$819
Coryell Courts ApartmentsLydia 2Studio,1BA$865
Silver Springs2.1.5 (840)2BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown Springfield, MO

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Midtown Springfield area is the $0.84 price per square foot 225-200 E Blaine St Model at 225-200 E Blaine St, Unit 200 in the in the Woodland Heights neighborhood starting from $2,275. The second greatest value Midtown Springfield apartment is the Tower A, August 1st Model at Bears Tower starting at $2,000 with a $1.11 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.
225-200 E Blaine St, Unit 200225-200 E Blaine St3BR,2.5BA$0.84
Bears TowerTower A, August 1st4BR,4BA$1.11
Walnut Home - Behind Greek Row!C 4 bed 4 bath, Aug 14BR,4BA$1.17
Bear Place3 bed 3 bath, August 13BR,3BA$1.07
Parkway Townhouses3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.18
Parkwood Apartments3 Beds, 2 Baths3BR,2BA$1.00
Forest Park Townhomes2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.04
Regency Tower2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.10
400 Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.27
Bear Paw Commons2x12BR,1BA$1.07

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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Midtown Springfield?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Midtown Springfield is at The Sterling listed at $755.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Midtown Springfield Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Midtown Springfield Apartment is $600 at Oak Place.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Midtown Springfield Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Midtown Springfield is starting from $625 at Forest Cove Apartments.

What is the most affordable Midtown Springfield Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Midtown Springfield Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The U at Park East and starts from $625.

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