
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Quail Creek Neighborhood of Springfield, MO from $500 (43 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Quail Creek area of Springfield.


Huntley Ridge East

Old Monterey Apartments

Gazebo Apartments

Quail Creek

Lakewood Village

Campbell Flats

Chardonnay Apartments
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Chesterfield Village

Park Place

Hunters Glen

Maple Gardens

Verandas

3642 S Farm Rd 135

Plainview Park

Bradford Park
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Kelly Greens Apartments

Willow Creek

Westwood on Battlefield

Fairfield Village

Heritage

3340 S Clifton Ave

Chesterfield Lofts

Veranda Vistas
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Ben Steele Springfield

930 E Primrose St, Unit Apartment A2

The Edge Luxury Apartments

4034 S Miranda Ct

Culpepper Court Townhomes

Montclair Pointe

Greystone Apartments

Golden Pond
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Coryell Commons

Battlefield Park Apartments

Coryell Commons Heights

Weaver Creek Apartments

Tall Grass Apartments

Rockford Townhouses

The Carlyle Apartments

Chesterfield Lofts II
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312 E Redwood St

The Verdant

3807 S Clay Ave
Quail Creek, Springfield, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Quail Creek?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quail Creek Studio Apartments | $1,431 | $795 | $2,499 |
| Quail Creek 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,045 | $720 | $2,830 |
| Quail Creek 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,410 | $775 | $3,795 |
| Quail Creek 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,145 | $895 | $4,199 |
| Quail Creek 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,153 | $2,800 | $3,620 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 43 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Quail Creek Neighborhood of Springfield, MO.
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Cheapest Available Quail Creek Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Quail Creek area of Springfield, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at Gazebo Apartments priced from $775. Campbell Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Quail Creek apartments for rent in Springfield, MO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gazebo Apartments | 1 Bedroom Standard | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Campbell Flats | 1x1.5 | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Park Place | 1.1 second floor upgraded | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Hunters Glen | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $864 |
| Lakewood Village | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Verandas | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $905 |
| Chesterfield Village | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $945 |
| Plainview Park | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Battlefield Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom A - Ph 1 | 1BR,1BA | $965 |
| Bradford Park | Bradford Park 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $970 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Quail Creek, MO
As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Quail Creek area is the $1.16 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath 1297 sq ft Model at The Woods Townhomes in the in the Parkwest Village neighborhood starting from $1,505. The second greatest value Quail Creek apartment is the Duplex Model at Ben Steele Springfield starting at $1,295 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the Southwest Springfield neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Quail Creek apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woods Townhomes | 2 Bed 2 Bath 1297 sq ft | 2BR,2BA | $1.16 |
| Ben Steele Springfield | Duplex | 2BR,2BA | $1.08 |
| Willow Creek | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.01 |
| Fairfield Village | 2.2 Upgraded | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.01 |
| Arrowhead | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| Campbell Flats | 1x1.5 | 1BR,1.5BA | $0.95 |
| Chesterfield Village | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.10 |
| Bradford Park | Bradford Park 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.14 |
| Lakewood Village | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Plainview Park | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Quail Creek Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Quail Creek?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Quail Creek is under $970.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Quail Creek?
The cheapest apartment in Quail Creek is Gazebo Apartments which is listed at $775, while the average apartment in Quail Creek costs $3,097.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Quail Creek?
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 Quail Creek 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 Quail Creek?
Cheap apartments in Quail Creek have an average cost of $125 which is $2,972 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Quail Creek.
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