Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southern Hills Neighborhood of Springfield, MO from $500 (49 Rentals)

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Crosswinds Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crosswinds Apartments

2010 S Ingram Mill RdSpringfield, MO 65804
  • Utilities Included

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Meheli Pines Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Meheli Pines Apartments

1947 S Ingram Mill RdSpringfield, MO 65804
  • Utilities Included

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 Studio unit found at Eastview Apartments priced from $650. El Chaparral Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Southern Hills apartments for rent in Springfield, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Eastview ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$650
El Chaparral ApartmentsEl Chaparral 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$725
El MadridEl Madrid 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$725
Fairway1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Briarwood Village1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$750
Bear Garden Apartments1 bed, 1 bath Premium1BR,1BA$770
East Manor ApartmentsEast Manor 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$775
Gazebo Apartments1 Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$800
Rosewood Village2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$815
Quail Ridge East ApartmentsQuail Ridge 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southern Hills, MO

As of July 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 Remodeled 2 BR Townhouse Model at Sugar Wood starting at $950 with a $0.95 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Regency Tower2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.10
Sugar WoodRemodeled 2 BR Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$0.95
Polo Club2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.05
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
El MadridEl Madrid 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.29
Briarwood Village1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.17
East Manor ApartmentsEast Manor 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.21

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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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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southern Hills, Springfield, MO

Ranked #10

Among cities in Missouri for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southern Hills Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in Southern Hills is El Chaparral Apartments which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in Southern Hills costs $2,598.

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 18 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 $792 which is $1,806 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southern Hills.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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

Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

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