
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southern Hills Neighborhood of Springfield, MO from $500 (59 Rentals)
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Concord Manor Apartments

Village Club

Forest Cove Apartments

Eastview Apartments

Cobblestone Village, 55+ Community

Quail Ridge East Apartments

Seminole

Seminole North Apartments

Rosewood Village
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El Chaparral Apartments

El Madrid

Lombard Heights Apartments

Briarwood Village

Fairway

Cherry Lane

Town and Campus

East Manor Apartments

Gazebo Apartments

Galloway Creek
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Trails End Apartments

The Falcon of Southern Hills Apartments

Stoneridge Apartments

Catalpa East

Fremont Landing

Polo Club

Boomer Town Studios

Meadowview Apartments

1940 Place

Regency Tower
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Townhomes at Quail Ridge

3353 E Sunset St

Sugar Wood

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

Delaware on Primrose

Hawthorn Suites Apartments

Deeswood Village Apartments

The Columns Apartments

Bradford Park

The Crossings at East Cherry
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Cedarstone & Oak Leaf

Heritage

Dryden

Township 28

1325 E Cherry St

Seasons 3

Quarry Town Apartments

Farmers Park

Bear Place

1966 S Mayfair Ave
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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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There are currently 59 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southern Hills Neighborhood of Springfield, MO.
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Cheapest Available Southern Hills Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southern Hills 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 Southern Hills 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 |
| Fairway | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Gazebo Apartments | 1 Bedroom Standard | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Concord Manor Apartments | Concord 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Seminole North Apartments | Seminole North 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $800 |
| Rosewood Village | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $815 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southern Hills, MO
As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southern Hills area is the $1.10 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Regency Tower in the in the Central neighborhood starting from $1,205. The second greatest value Southern Hills apartment is the 2 Bedroom Townhome with Basement Model at Townhomes at Quail Ridge starting at $915 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the Southeast Springfield neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southern Hills apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regency Tower | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.10 |
| Townhomes at Quail Ridge | 2 Bedroom Townhome with Basement | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.88 |
| Sugar Wood | Remodeled 2 BR Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.95 |
| Meadowview Apartments | 2 Beds, 1.5 Baths | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.97 |
| Village Club | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.81 |
| Rosewood Village | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| Briarwood Village | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| Seminole North Apartments | Seminole North 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Fairway | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Seminole | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
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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 Seminole which is listed at $690, 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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