Apartments for Rent in the Outer Southwest Springfield Neighborhood of Springfield, MO (235 Rentals)

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

From theft to fire to water damage, the unexpected can happen to any renter. Discover why renters insurance is one of the smartest and most affordable investments you can make as a tenant.

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

Finding the right apartment starts with three things: location, cost, and amenities. Get the insider perspective from a real estate professional on how to nail all three.

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

Master your search for the perfect apartment. Location is everything. Discover how to leverage community insights, public data, and personal visits to make a fully informed decision about where to rent.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Touring a rental? This guide helps you know exactly what to look for, from safety features to hidden flaws, so you can confidently sign your lease or keep searching.

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Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

Wondering how to determine your rental budget? This comprehensive guide covers everything from the 30% rule to hidden fees and effective budgeting strategies.

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Outer Southwest Springfield, Springfield, MO Local Guide

A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Learn the property manager's true secrets to a zero-deduction move-out. Use this step-by-step guide on documentation, cleaning, and lease-reading to reclaim your security deposit.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

Tour smarter and choose with confidence. Get the essential 18 questions that reveal the truth about a rental property's maintenance, utilities, and safety.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Entering the rental market? Learn these simple tips and strategies to avoid common pitfalls and make confident choices. Rent with peace of mind.

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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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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Outer Southwest Springfield, Springfield, MO

Ranked #7

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Southwestern Springfield, MO. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, apartment communities for the kids, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Family-Friendly Rating

Do you have younger kids? this area has now become known as a good residential area for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. Family Friendly neighborhoods provide resources like parks, picnic areas, recreation rooms, walking and biking trails, and access to highly-rated education resources.

Outdoors Rating

Do you like parks, paths, and trails? this part of town is a highly-rated residential submarket for access to the great outdoors, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

Outer Southwest Springfield has come to be one of the finest luxury submarkets in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like shared social spaces, lounges, pools, on-site concierge services, views, access to parks, and quartz countertops in the kitchen with high-end appliances. Luxury communities also often offer tile or hardwood floors, access to sports facilities like golf, raquetball, and tennis, and a full-time security staff or doorman.

Pet Friendly Rating

Do you have furry friends? this neighborhood has a reputation as amongst the finest communities for renting with pets, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Outer Southwest Springfield

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Outer Southwest Springfield area of Springfield, MO?

As of today, September 06, 2026, there are currently 235 available Outer Southwest Springfield apartments priced from $550 to $9,895, with an average monthly rent of $1,267.

How much are Studio apartments in Outer Southwest Springfield?

There are currently 34 Studio Apartments in Outer Southwest Springfield with rent ranges from $575 to $2,499 with an average price of $1,081.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Outer Southwest Springfield Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Outer Southwest Springfield ranges from $550 to $2,979 with an average monthly rent of $1,064.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Outer Southwest Springfield cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Outer Southwest Springfield range from $725 to $9,895. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,299.

How expensive are Outer Southwest Springfield Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 38 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Outer Southwest Springfield on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $950 to $4,299 - averaging $1,695 for the location.

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.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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Exploring Rental Options: Apartments, Townhomes, and Lofts - Oh My!

Written by: Robin Stewart

Where do you see yourself? When you think of home, sweet home, are you in a 3/2 apartment? Dreaming of a tall townhome? Maybe an industrial loft heavy on cool vibes is on your visioning board.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

Written by: Robin Stewart

Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Written by: Robin Stewart

Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.