Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Phelps Neighborhood of Springfield, MO from $600 (12 Rentals)

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504 Cherry St
Studio Apartments

504 Cherry St

504 Cherry StSpringfield, MO 65806
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432 E Harrison St
Studio Apartments

432 E Harrison St

432 E Harrison StSpringfield, MO 65806

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510 E Harrison
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

510 E Harrison

510 E HarrisonSpringfield, MO 65806
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The M @ 414
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The M @ 414

414 E Monroe StSpringfield, MO 65806
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Springfield Commons
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Springfield Commons

728 S Jefferson AveSpringfield, MO 65806
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Jenny Lind Hall
1 Bedroom Apartments

Jenny Lind Hall

711 S Jefferson AveSpringfield, MO 65806
Senior Living
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Colonial Courts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Colonial Courts

1102 E Elm StSpringfield, MO 65806
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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 Beartown Flats priced from $700. Bear Garden Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $770. Here are the most affordable Phelps apartments for rent in Springfield, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Beartown FlatsUpgraded StudioStudio,1BA$700
Bear Garden Apartments1 bed, 1 bath Premium1BR,1BA$770
Boomer Town StudiosScotsman-FurnishedStudio,1BA$895
Bears TowerTower C, July 1st2BR,2BA$1,170

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Phelps, MO

As of June 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Phelps area is the $1.09 price per square foot Tower A, August 1st Model at Bears Tower in the in the Central neighborhood starting from $1,960. The second greatest value Phelps apartment is the 2x1 Model at Bear Paw Commons starting at $599 with a $1.07 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bears TowerTower A, August 1st4BR,4BA$1.09
Bear Paw Commons2x12BR,1BA$1.07
Bear VillageFour Bedroom4BR,4BA$1.16
Bear Garden Apartments1 bed, 1 bath Premium1BR,1BA$1.56
Beartown FlatsRenovated StudioStudio ,1BA$2.24
Boomer Town StudiosScotsman-FurnishedStudio ,1BA$2.29

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 $1,170.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Phelps?

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 Phelps that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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