Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Central Springfield Neighborhood of Springfield, MO from $300 (174 Rentals)

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Outer Central Springfield, Springfield, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer Central Springfield Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Central Springfield area of Springfield, MO is a 4 Beds unit found at The U at Park East priced from $499. North Terrace Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $575. Here are the most affordable Outer Central Springfield apartments for rent in Springfield, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The U at Park East4BR/4BA - The Drake4BR,4BA$499
North Terrace Apartments2 x 1 Small2BR,1BA$575
712 Flats1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$600
Oak Place1 bedroom1BR,1BA$600
Cresco2BR/2BA - Glass2BR,2BA$615
Forest Cove Apartments2x1 - Forest Cove2BR,1BA$625
Eastview ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$650
The SterlingStudio - The AngelinaStudio,1BA$660
Rosewood Village1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$685
Southwinds ApartmentsSouthwinds 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Central Springfield, MO

As of January 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer Central Springfield area is the $0.91 price per square foot 3 Bed, 1.5 Bath Model at Forest Park Townhomes in the in the Northwest neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value Outer Central Springfield apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Townhome Model at Oakwood Townhomes starting at $795 with a $0.60 price per square foot in the Northwest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer Central Springfield apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Forest Park Townhomes3 Bed, 1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$0.91
Oakwood Townhomes2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Townhome2BR,1BA$0.60
South Valley Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.92
TSHTSH 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.85
Village Club2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.81
Meadowview Apartments2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$0.94
Stonewood ApartmentsStonewood 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.95
712 Flats1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$0.74
Southwinds ApartmentsSouthwinds 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.86
North Terrace Apartments2 x 1 Small2BR,1BA$0.73

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Missouri, including Springfield. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, pet-friendly features, apartment communities for the kids, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer Central Springfield Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Outer Central Springfield?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer Central Springfield is under $695.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer Central Springfield?

The cheapest apartment in Outer Central Springfield is 712 Flats which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in Outer Central Springfield costs $2,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer Central 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 117 regular apartments in Outer Central 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 Outer Central Springfield?

Cheap apartments in Outer Central Springfield have an average cost of $414 which is $2,086 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Central Springfield.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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