
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Springfield Neighborhood of Springfield, MO from $300 (115 Rentals)
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Campus Court

Concord Manor Apartments

Village Club

Forest Cove Apartments

Scotsdale

Eastview Apartments

2700 S Ingram Mill Rd, Unit 8

1243 E Cherry St, Unit 305

Cobblestone Village, 55+ Community
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El Chaparral Apartments

Quail Ridge East Apartments

El Madrid

Seminole

Southwinds Apartments

Seminole North Apartments

Beartown Flats

Rosewood Village

Timbers

Galloway Creek
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Lombard Heights Apartments

Fairway

Cherry Lane

Briarwood Village

Old Monterey Apartments

Gazebo Apartments

Chardonnay Apartments

Town and Campus

1750 E Cherry St, Unit F18

826-830 S Link Ave
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Lakewood Village

Trails End Apartments

1234 E Elm St, Unit F17

Stonewood Apartments

Campbell Flats

305 E Downing St

Market Street

TSH

Catalpa East

Stoneridge Apartments
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Meadowview Apartments

Fremont Landing

Polo Club

Boomer Town Studios

Trail's Bend Apartments and Townhomes

Townhomes at Quail Ridge

1420 E Cherry St, Unit CH 4, Unit CH 4

The Wayfarer in the Dale

Sugar Wood

3353 E Sunset St
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Southeast Springfield, Springfield, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southeast Springfield?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Springfield Studio Apartments | $1,167 | $595 | $2,739 |
| Southeast Springfield 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,007 | $550 | $2,885 |
| Southeast Springfield 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,279 | $625 | $9,895 |
| Southeast Springfield 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,106 | $895 | $5,485 |
| Southeast Springfield 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,199 | $1,600 | $2,598 |
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There are currently 115 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southeast Springfield Neighborhood of Springfield, MO.
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Cheapest Available Southeast Springfield Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southeast Springfield area of Springfield, MO is a 2 Beds unit found at Forest Cove Apartments priced from $625. Eastview Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable Southeast Springfield apartments for rent in Springfield, MO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Cove Apartments | 2x1 - Forest Cove | 2BR,1BA | $625 |
| Eastview Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| Quail Ridge East Apartments | Quail Ridge Studio | Studio,1BA | $675 |
| Seminole | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $690 |
| Village Club | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $725 |
| Markwood | Markwood 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $750 |
| Fairway | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Glen Isle Apartments | Glen Isle 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $750 |
| Gazebo Apartments | 1 Bedroom Standard | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Chardonnay Apartments | Chardonnay - The Argonne | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Springfield, MO
As of April 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southeast Springfield area is the $0.77 price per square foot Campus Court 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome Model at Campus Court in the in the Central neighborhood starting from $850. The second greatest value Southeast Springfield apartment is the The Loft Model at Deeswood Village Apartments starting at $925 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the Southeast Springfield neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southeast Springfield apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus Court | Campus Court 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $0.77 |
| Deeswood Village Apartments | The Loft | 2BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| Sugar Wood | Remodeled 2 BR Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.95 |
| Meadowview Apartments | 2 Beds, 1.5 Baths | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.94 |
| Arrowhead | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| Village Club | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.81 |
| Campbell Flats | 1x1.5 | 1BR,1.5BA | $0.95 |
| Rosewood Village | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| Markwood | Markwood 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.96 |
| Fairway | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southeast Springfield Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Southeast Springfield?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southeast Springfield is under $775.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southeast Springfield?
The cheapest apartment in Southeast Springfield is Seminole which is listed at $690, while the average apartment in Southeast Springfield costs $2,200.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southeast 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 18 regular apartments in Southeast 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 Southeast Springfield?
Cheap apartments in Southeast Springfield have an average cost of $364 which is $1,836 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southeast Springfield.
Expert Rental Resources
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Articles, How-To's, and Tips

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
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