Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Central Springfield Neighborhood of Springfield, MO from $300 (172 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 1 Bed unit found at Markwood priced from $500. 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
MarkwoodMarkwood 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$500
North Terrace Apartments2 x 1 Small2BR,1BA$575
Oak Place1 bedroom1BR,1BA$625
Forest Cove Apartments2x1 - Forest Cove2BR,1BA$625
Eastview ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$650
Seminole1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$665
Seminole North ApartmentsSeminole North 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$675
TimbersTimbers 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$695
Hillcrest 901 Bedroom1BR,1BA$695
El Chaparral ApartmentsEl Chaparral 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Central Springfield, MO

As of June 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer Central Springfield area is the $0.90 price per square foot 4 Bedroom Model at Sandstone Heights Apartments in the in the Southwest Springfield neighborhood starting from $1,415. The second greatest value Outer Central Springfield apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at South Valley Apartments starting at $999 with a $0.84 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.
Sandstone Heights Apartments4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.90
South Valley Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.84
Parkwood Apartments2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$0.89
Embassy ApartmentsEmbassy Apartments - Close to MSU, Downtown Spf...2BR,1BA$0.87
Wilhoit Plaza Lofts2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.92
Rosewood Village2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.92
Stonewood ApartmentsStonewood 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.95
712 Flats1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$0.89
North Terrace Apartments2 x 1 Small2BR,1BA$0.73
MarkwoodMarkwood 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.87

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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 Markwood which is listed at $500, while the average apartment in Outer Central Springfield costs $1,520.

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 101 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 $233 which is $1,287 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Central Springfield.

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