Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Southwest Springfield Neighborhood of Springfield, MO from $300 (45 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Outer Southwest Springfield area of Springfield.

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Scenic Meadows
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Scenic Meadows

1110 S Scenic AveSpringfield, MO 65802
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Montclair Pointe
1 Bedroom Apartments

Montclair Pointe

728 E Montclair StSpringfield, MO 65807
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Hidden Valley Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hidden Valley Apartments

2035-2052 S Florence AveSpringfield, MO 65807
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Windsor Court Plaza
2 Bedroom Apartments

Windsor Court Plaza

920 S Campbell AveSpringfield, MO 65806
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Pepper Tree Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pepper Tree Apartments

1410 E Seminole StSpringfield, MO 65804
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1040 S Clifton Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1040 S Clifton Ave

1040 S Clifton AveSpringfield, MO 65802
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Greystone Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Greystone Apartments

1061 E Battlefield StSpringfield, MO 65807
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712 Flats
2 Bedroom Apartments

712 Flats

712 E Sunshine StSpringfield, MO 65807
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Old Tucson
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Old Tucson

2304 S Fremont AveSpringfield, MO 65804
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Golden Pond
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Golden Pond

3030 W Kingsley StSpringfield, MO 65807
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Outer Southwest Springfield, Springfield, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer Southwest Springfield Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Southwest Springfield area of Springfield, MO is a 2 Beds unit found at Delmar Meadows priced from $360. Markwood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $500. Here are the most affordable Outer Southwest Springfield apartments for rent in Springfield, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Delmar Meadows2 BR2BR,1BA$360
MarkwoodMarkwood 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$500
Huntley Ridge East1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$695
TimbersTimbers 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$695
Marion Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$730
Cambridge ParkStudioStudio,1BA$773
Gazebo Apartments1 Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$775
Stonewood ApartmentsStonewood 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$795
Sandstone Heights ApartmentsStudio AStudio,1BA$810
Battlefield Park ApartmentsStudio - Ph 2Studio,1BA$810

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Southwest Springfield, MO

As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer Southwest Springfield area is the $0.98 price per square foot 3 Bed, 1.5 Bath Model at Forest Park Townhomes in the in the Northwest neighborhood starting from $1,495. The second greatest value Outer Southwest Springfield apartment is the Duplex Model at Ben Steele Springfield starting at $1,250 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Southwest Springfield neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer Southwest Springfield apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Forest Park Townhomes3 Bed, 1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$0.98
Ben Steele SpringfieldDuplex2BR,2BA$1.04
South Valley Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.84
Scenic Station3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.06
Fairfield Village2 bedroom Townhomes -Fireplace2BR,1.5BA$1.07
Stonewood ApartmentsStonewood 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.95
Delmar Meadows1 BR1BR,1BA$0.92
Fremont LandingFremont Landing 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.03
Huntley Ridge East1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.06
MarkwoodMarkwood 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.87

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Outer Southwest Springfield, Springfield, MO

Ranked #6

Among neighborhoods in Springfield, MO for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Southwestern Springfield, MO. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Outer Southwest Springfield Neighborhood in Springfield, MO

Walk Score®

47 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

53 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer Southwest Springfield Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Outer Southwest Springfield?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer Southwest Springfield is under $810.

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

The cheapest apartment in Outer Southwest Springfield is Markwood which is listed at $500, while the average apartment in Outer Southwest Springfield costs $1,444.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer Southwest 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 8 regular apartments in Outer Southwest 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 Southwest Springfield?

Cheap apartments in Outer Southwest Springfield have an average cost of $215 which is $1,229 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Southwest Springfield.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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