
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Phelps Neighborhood of Springfield, MO from $600 (11 Rentals)
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740 E Grand St

SoEl District Lofts

417 E Cherry St, Unit 1
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1148 E Elm St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Phelps?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Phelps Studio Apartments | $851 | $645 | $895 |
Phelps 1 Bedroom Apartments | $848 | $695 | $999 |
Phelps 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,167 | $990 | $1,285 |
Phelps 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,800 | $1,800 | $1,800 |
Phelps 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,115 | $1,745 | $2,500 |
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There are currently 11 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Phelps Neighborhood of Springfield, MO.
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Cheapest Available Phelps Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Phelps area of Springfield, MO is a Studio unit found at SoEl District Lofts priced from $799. Boomer Town Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable Phelps apartments for rent in Springfield, MO:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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SoEl District Lofts | Studio/1 Bath/Floorplan B | Studio,1BA | $799 |
Boomer Town Studios | Scotsman-Furnished Top Floor | Studio,1BA | $875 |
Bears Tower | Tower C, Aug 1st | 2BR,2BA | $1,140 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Phelps, MO
As of June 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Phelps area is the $0.95 price per square foot Tower C, Aug 1st Model at Bears Tower in the in the Central neighborhood starting from $1,140. The second greatest value Phelps apartment is the 417 E Cherry St Model at 417 E Cherry St, Unit 1 starting at $900 with a $0.97 price per square foot in the Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Phelps apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Bears Tower | Tower C, Aug 1st | 2BR,2BA | $0.95 |
417 E Cherry St, Unit 1 | 417 E Cherry St | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
Bear Paw Commons | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.02 |
SoEl District Lofts | Studio/1 Bath/Floorplan B | Studio ,1BA | $2.02 |
Boomer Town Studios | Scotsman-Furnished Ground Floor ADA | Studio ,1BA | $2.29 |
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Pet Friendly LifestylePhelps, Springfield, MO
Ranked #24
Among neighborhoods in Springfield, MO for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Phelps Neighborhood in Springfield, MO
Walk Score®
72 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
67 / 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 Phelps Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Phelps?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Phelps is under $1,140.
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