Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Southwest Springfield Neighborhood of Springfield, MO from $400 (74 Rentals)

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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 1 Bed unit found at Markwood priced from $500. Timbers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Outer Southwest Springfield apartments for rent in Springfield, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MarkwoodMarkwood 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$500
TimbersTimbers 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$695
712 Flats1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$725
Gazebo Apartments1 Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$775
Huntley Ridge East1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom + W/D Hookups - Upgraded1BR,1BA$795
Stonewood ApartmentsStonewood 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$795
Delmar Meadows2 BR2BR,1BA$800
Battlefield Park ApartmentsStudio - Ph 2Studio,1BA$815
Sherwood Village ApartmentsStudio-P2Studio,1BA$816
Fairfield Village1.11BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Southwest Springfield, MO

As of June 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer Southwest 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 Southwest Springfield apartment is the 3 Bed, 1.5 Bath Model at Forest Park Townhomes starting at $1,495 with a $0.98 price per square foot in the Northwest 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.
Sandstone Heights Apartments4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.90
Forest Park Townhomes3 Bed, 1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$0.98
Ben Steele SpringfieldDuplex2BR,2BA$1.08
South Valley Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.84
Delmar Meadows2 BR2BR,1BA$1.08
Stonewood ApartmentsStonewood 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.95
712 Flats1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$0.89
Highland Park Apartments1 Bedroom - Remodeled1BR,1BA$1.15
Huntley Ridge East1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom + W/D Hookups - Upgraded1BR,1BA$1.21
MarkwoodMarkwood 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.87

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Outer Southwest Springfield, Springfield, MO

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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 $825.

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 $1,642.

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 6 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 $205 which is $1,437 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Southwest Springfield.

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