
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southern Hills Neighborhood of Springfield, MO from $500 (48 Rentals)
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Concord Manor Apartments

Village Club

Forest Cove Apartments

Eastview Apartments

Cobblestone Village, 55+ Community

Quail Ridge East Apartments

El Madrid

El Chaparral Apartments
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Rosewood Village

Seminole

Seminole North Apartments

Briarwood Village

Lombard Heights Apartments

Galloway Creek

East Manor Apartments

Cherry Lane

Fairway
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Polo Club

Town and Campus

Gazebo Apartments

Trails End Apartments

Delaware on Primrose

Stoneridge Apartments

Meadowview Apartments

Catalpa East

Fremont Landing
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3353 E Sunset St

3359 E Sunset St

Boomer Town Studios

Townhomes at Quail Ridge

Sugar Wood

1420 E Cherry St, Unit CH 4

The Columns Apartments

Hawthorn Suites Apartments

1940 Place
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Deeswood Village Apartments

2700 S Ingram Mill Rd

Bradford Park

Cedarstone & Oak Leaf

The Crossings at East Cherry

Heritage

Dryden

Wynnewood South Apartments

Crosswinds Apartments
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Meheli Pines Apartments

Glendale Park 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 | $1,151 | $595 | $2,739 |
| Southern Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,100 | $550 | $2,885 |
| Southern Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,284 | $625 | $9,895 |
| Southern Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,083 | $945 | $4,299 |
| Southern Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,033 | $1,900 | $2,100 |
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There are currently 48 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. Seminole has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $690. 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 |
| Seminole | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $690 |
| Village Club | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $725 |
| Eastview Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $740 |
| Fairway | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Gazebo Apartments | 1 Bedroom Standard | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Town and Campus | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Rosewood Village | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $785 |
| Concord Manor Apartments | Concord 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Seminole North Apartments | Seminole North 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southern Hills, MO
As of March 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southern Hills area is the $0.93 price per square foot The Loft Model at Deeswood Village Apartments in the in the Southeast Springfield neighborhood starting from $925. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deeswood Village Apartments | The Loft | 2BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| Sugar Wood | Remodeled 2 BR Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.95 |
| 1940 Place | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Village Club | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.81 |
| Meadowview Apartments | 2 Beds, 1.5 Baths | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.94 |
| Quail Ridge East Apartments | Quail Ridge 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Rosewood Village | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.92 |
| Briarwood Village | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.98 |
| 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 $800.
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 $2,100.
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 $700 which is $1,400 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southern Hills.
Expert Rental Resources
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

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.

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.