Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Springfield Neighborhood of Springfield, MO from $300 (107 Rentals)

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Southeast Springfield, Springfield, MO Local Guide

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. Southwinds Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Southeast Springfield apartments for rent in Springfield, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Forest Cove Apartments2x1 - Forest Cove2BR,1BA$625
Southwinds ApartmentsSouthwinds 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$695
TimbersTimbers 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$695
Seminole1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$715
Village Club2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$725
Briarwood Village1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$725
Eastview Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$740
Lombard Heights ApartmentsLombard 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$745
Fairway1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Town and Campus1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$755

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Springfield, MO

As of January 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southeast Springfield area is the $0.95 price per square foot Remodeled 2 BR Townhouse Model at Sugar Wood in the in the Southeast Springfield neighborhood starting from $950. The second greatest value Southeast Springfield apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Arrowhead starting at $900 with a $1.00 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sugar WoodRemodeled 2 BR Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$0.95
Arrowhead2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.00
Village Club2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.81
Meadowview Apartments2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$0.94
Quail Ridge East ApartmentsQuail Ridge 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.00
Campbell Flats2x2A2BR,2BA$1.01
Rosewood Village2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.92
Stonewood ApartmentsStonewood 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.95
Southwinds ApartmentsSouthwinds 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.86
Fairway1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.00

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

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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Southeast Springfield, Springfield, MO

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States including Southeast Springfield, Springfield, and the greater Springfield area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $755.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southeast Springfield?

The cheapest apartment in Southeast Springfield is Southwinds Apartments which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Southeast Springfield costs $2,380.

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 28 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 $386 which is $1,994 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southeast Springfield.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!