Cheap Homes for Rent in the Outer Southwest Springfield Neighborhood of Springfield, MO from $800 (26 Rentals)

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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

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

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

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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 Oakwood Townhomes priced from $700. Markwood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Outer Southwest Springfield apartments for rent in Springfield, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oakwood Townhomes1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$700
MarkwoodMarkwood 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1BA$750
Chace Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Gazebo Apartments1 Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$800
Stonewood ApartmentsStonewood 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$825
Park Place1.1 second floor upgraded1BR,1BA$850
Fairfield Village1.11BR,1BA$895
The Wayfarer in the DaleStudioStudio,1BA$900
Battlefield Park ApartmentsStudio - Ph 2Studio,1BA$905
The Field1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$915

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Southwest Springfield, MO

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer Southwest Springfield area is the $1.07 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Coryell Crossing in the in the Northwest neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Outer Southwest Springfield apartment is the 2 Bed, 1 Bath Model at Forest Park Townhomes starting at $1,245 with a $1.04 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.
Coryell Crossing3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.07
Forest Park Townhomes2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.04
South Valley Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.92
Tall Grass Apartments3x23BR,2BA$1.08
Chesterfield Village3 Bedroom, 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.05
Arrowhead2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.00
Chace Place2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.88
Stonewood ApartmentsStonewood 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.98
MarkwoodMarkwood 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$0.96
Oakwood Townhomes1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.08

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Outer Southwest Springfield

What type of rentals are currently available in Outer Southwest Springfield?

There are currently 159 Apartments for Rent in Outer Southwest Springfield, MO with pricing that ranges from $550 to $9,895. There are also 65 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Outer Southwest Springfield ranging from $815 to $3,950.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Outer Southwest Springfield?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Outer Southwest Springfield ranges from $815 to $3,950 with an average monthly rent of $1,603.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Outer Southwest Springfield?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Outer Southwest Springfield range from $950 to $4,299, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,250 to $2,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,695 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,655.

Expert Rental Resources

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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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.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.