Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southern Hills Neighborhood of Springfield, MO from $595 (55 Rentals)

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Crosswinds Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crosswinds Apartments

2010 S Ingram Mill RdSpringfield, MO 65804
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Meheli Pines Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Meheli Pines Apartments

1947 S Ingram Mill RdSpringfield, MO 65804
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Southern Hills, Springfield, MO Local Guide

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 $650. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Forest Cove Apartments2x1 - Forest Cove2BR, 1BA$650
Eastview ApartmentsStudioStudio, 1BA$650
Seminole1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$715
El MadridEl Madrid 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR, 1BA$725
Seminole North ApartmentsSeminole North 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR, 1BA$725
Fairway1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$750
Bear Garden Apartments1 bed, 1 bath Premium1BR, 1BA$770
Gazebo Apartments1 Bedroom Standard1BR, 1BA$800
Rosewood Village2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR, 1BA$815
Polo Club1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom w/ Fireplace1BR, 1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southern Hills, MO

As of September 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southern Hills area is the $0.77 price per square foot Campus Court 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome Model at Campus Court in the Central neighborhood starting from $850. The second greatest value Southern Hills apartment is the 2 Bedroom Deluxe Model at Regency Tower in the Central neighborhood starting at $1,400 with a $1.27 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southern Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Campus CourtCampus Court 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome2BR, 1BA$0.77
Regency Tower2 Bedroom Deluxe2BR, 2BA$1.27
Sugar WoodRemodeled 2 BR Townhouse2BR, 1.5BA$0.95
Quail Ridge East ApartmentsQuail Ridge 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR, 1BA$1.00
Rosewood Village2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR, 1BA$0.96
Cedarstone & Oak LeafCedarstone 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR, 1BA$1.29
Fairway1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1.00
Seminole North ApartmentsSeminole North 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR, 1BA$1.12
Seminole1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$1.10
El MadridEl Madrid 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR, 1BA$1.27

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Entering the rental market? Learn these simple tips and strategies to avoid common pitfalls and make confident choices. Rent with peace of mind.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Southern Hills, Springfield, MO

Ranked #14

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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 $850.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southern Hills?

The cheapest apartment in Southern Hills is Seminole which is listed at $715, while the average apartment in Southern Hills costs $1,070.

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 15 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 $787 which is $283 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southern Hills.

Expert Rental Resources

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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Exploring Rental Options: Apartments, Townhomes, and Lofts - Oh My!

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

Written by: Robin Stewart

Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.