
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Southern Hills Neighborhood of Springfield, MO from $625 (47 Rentals)


Village Club

Cherry Lane

Seminole

Cobblestone Village, 55+ Community

Seminole North Apartments

Rosewood Village

Trails End Apartments

Lombard Heights Apartments
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Catalpa East

Eastview Apartments

Stoneridge Apartments

Campus Court

Fairway

El Madrid

Briarwood Village

Fremont Landing

Town and Campus
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Meadowview Apartments

1940 Place

Quail Ridge East Apartments

Concord Manor Apartments

Townhomes at Quail Ridge

Sugar Wood

3353 E Sunset St

Gazebo Apartments

East Manor Apartments
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Deeswood Village Apartments

Bradford Park

Polo Club

Cedarstone & Oak Leaf

Delaware on Primrose

Dryden

The Crossings at East Cherry

The Columns Apartments

1325 E Cherry St
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Regency Tower

The Falcon of Southern Hills Apartments

Hawthorn Suites Apartments

Seasons 3

Farmers Park

Quarry Town Apartments

Wynnewood South Apartments

Meheli Pines Apartments

Glendale Park Apartments
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Crosswinds Apartments

Glendale Place Duplexes
Southern Hills, Springfield, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southern Hills?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Hills Studio Apartments | $1,092 | $595 | $2,499 |
| Southern Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,099 | $550 | $2,830 |
Southern Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,344 | $625 | $9,895 |
| Southern Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,038 | $945 | $5,485 |
| Southern Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,144 | $1,900 | $2,598 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southern Hills Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Southern Hills?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southern Hills is under $815.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southern Hills?
The cheapest apartment in Southern Hills is Forest Cove Apartments which is listed at $625, while the average apartment in Southern Hills costs $2,040.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southern Hills?
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 14 regular apartments in Southern Hills 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 Southern Hills?
Cheap apartments in Southern Hills have an average cost of $701 which is $1,339 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southern Hills.
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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington
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