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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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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 2 Beds unit found at North Terrace Apartments priced from $575. Aspen Springfield has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $599. Here are the most affordable Outer Central Springfield apartments for rent in Springfield, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
North Terrace Apartments2 x 1 Small2BR,1BA$575
Aspen Springfield4 Bedroom - Boulder A4BR,4BA$599
Oak Place1 bedroom1BR,1BA$600
The U at Park East3BR/3BA - The Andres3BR,3BA$625
Cresco2BR/2BA - Glass2BR,2BA$655
Grandview Village1 bedroom1BR,1BA$675
Greenway StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$735
Eastview Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$740
Chace Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Briarwood Village1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Central Springfield, MO

As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer Central Springfield area is the $0.84 price per square foot 225 E Blaine Ln Model at 225 E Blaine Ln, Unit Loft 200 in the in the Outer Central Springfield neighborhood starting from $2,275. The second greatest value Outer Central Springfield apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at South Valley Apartments starting at $1,099 with a $0.92 price per square foot in the Southwest Springfield 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.
225 E Blaine Ln, Unit Loft 200225 E Blaine Ln3BR,2.5BA$0.84
South Valley Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.92
Harvard2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$0.75
The 505 (MO)2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$0.75
308 Madison2/12BR,1BA$0.87
TSHTSH 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.89
Hillcrest 902 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.86
Vue on Walnut | Student HousingB1 | Two Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.94
The U at Park East2BR/2BA - The Kirkenmeyer2BR,2BA$0.74
North Terrace Apartments2 x 1 Small2BR,1BA$0.73

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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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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Outer Central Springfield, Springfield, MO

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Among cities in Missouri for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 $750.

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

The cheapest apartment in Outer Central Springfield is Oak Place 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 88 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 $383 which is $2,117 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Central Springfield.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.