
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Springfield Neighborhood of Springfield, MO from $725 (86 Rentals)


Markwood

1432-1432 E Cairo St

Scotsdale

El Madrid

Oakwood Townhomes

Pebblecreek

TSH

Stonewood Apartments

Southwinds Apartments
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Timbers

305 E Downing St

Fremont Landing

Campus Court

Chace Place

3642 S Farm Rd 135

East Manor Apartments

Gazebo Apartments

Chardonnay Apartments

The Field
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Old Monterey Apartments

Huntley Ridge East

Chesterfield Village

Southwinds East

Bradford Park

The Pavilion on Battlefield

Cambridge Park Apartments

Park Place

400 Place

Hunters Glen
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Fairfield Village

Maple Gardens

Market Street

Scenic Meadows

Willow Creek

Quail Creek

Sunset Woodland Apartments

Westwood on Battlefield

Kelly Greens Apartments

South Valley Apartments
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Bears Tower

Wilhoit Plaza Lofts

940 S National Ave

Scenic Station Apartments

Marion Park Apartments

Villages at Nathanael Greene

1325 E Cherry St

638 S Campbell Ave

Elm Crest - 1435 E. Elm

Delmar Meadows
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Southwest Springfield, Springfield, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwest Springfield?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Springfield Studio Apartments | $1,110 | $575 | $2,739 |
| Southwest Springfield 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,018 | $535 | $3,000 |
Southwest Springfield 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,323 | $725 | $9,895 |
| Southwest Springfield 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,646 | $799 | $4,199 |
| Southwest Springfield 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,431 | $635 | $3,085 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Springfield Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Southwest Springfield?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southwest Springfield is under $835.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest Springfield?
The cheapest apartment in Southwest Springfield is True North which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Southwest Springfield costs $2,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southwest Springfield?
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 38 regular apartments in Southwest Springfield 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 Southwest Springfield?
Cheap apartments in Southwest Springfield have an average cost of $502 which is $1,498 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Springfield.
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.
Articles, How-To's, and Tips

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property
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.