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Outer Southeast Springfield, Springfield, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer Southeast Springfield Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Southeast Springfield area of Springfield, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at Markwood priced from $500. Village Club has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $600. Here are the most affordable Outer Southeast Springfield apartments for rent in Springfield, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MarkwoodMarkwood 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$500
Village Club1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$600
Forest Cove Apartments2x1 - Forest Cove2BR,1BA$625
Village Club NorthGlen Isle 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$650
Seminole North ApartmentsSeminole North 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$675
Southwinds ApartmentsSouthwinds 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$695
TimbersTimbers 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$695
712 Flats1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$720
Eastview Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$740
Lombard Heights ApartmentsLombard 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$745

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Southeast Springfield, MO

As of October 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer Southeast Springfield area is the $0.72 price per square foot Campus Court 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome Model at Campus Court in the in the Central neighborhood starting from $795. The second greatest value Outer Southeast Springfield apartment is the Glen Isle 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Model at Village Club North starting at $650 with a $0.72 price per square foot in the Southeast Springfield neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer Southeast Springfield apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Campus CourtCampus Court 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome2BR,1BA$0.72
Village Club NorthGlen Isle 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.72
Village Club2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.81
Meadowview Apartments2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$0.94
Rosewood Village2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.92
Briarwood Village2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.98
Stonewood ApartmentsStonewood 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.95
712 Flats1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$0.88
Southwinds ApartmentsSouthwinds 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.86
MarkwoodMarkwood 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$1.02

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Outer Southeast Springfield, Springfield, MO

Ranked #8

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Outer Southeast Springfield Neighborhood in Springfield, MO

Walk Score®

60 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

54 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer Southeast Springfield Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Outer Southeast Springfield?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer Southeast Springfield is under $745.

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

The cheapest apartment in Outer Southeast Springfield is Markwood which is listed at $500, while the average apartment in Outer Southeast Springfield costs $1,895.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer Southeast 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 10 regular apartments in Outer Southeast 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 Southeast Springfield?

Cheap apartments in Outer Southeast Springfield have an average cost of $199 which is $1,696 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Southeast Springfield.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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