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property at 505 W Grand St

$895 - $1,395

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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505 W Grand St

SpringfieldMO65806
property at 3861 W Univ St

$975 - $1,500

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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3861 W Univ St

SpringfieldMO65807

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Southwest Springfield, Springfield, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southwest Springfield Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest Springfield area of Springfield, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at Markwood priced from $500. Timbers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Southwest Springfield apartments for rent in Springfield, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MarkwoodMarkwood 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$500
TimbersTimbers 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$695
Southwinds ApartmentsSouthwinds 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$695
Beartown FlatsUpgraded StudioStudio,1BA$700
True North2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1BA$750
Chace Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
The Field1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$755
Chardonnay ApartmentsChardonnay - The Argonne1BR,1BA$775
Gazebo Apartments1 Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$775
Scotsdale2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Springfield, MO

As of March 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Springfield area is the $1.04 price per square foot 2 Bed, 1 Bath Model at Forest Park Townhomes in the in the Northwest neighborhood starting from $1,245. The second greatest value Southwest Springfield apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at South Valley Apartments starting at $1,099 with a $0.92 price per square foot in the Southwest Springfield neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Springfield apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Forest Park Townhomes2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.04
South Valley Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.92
Willow Creek1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.96
Fairfield Village2 bedroom Townhomes -Fireplace2BR,1.5BA$1.03
Chesterfield Village3 Bedroom, 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.05
Arrowhead2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.00
Chace Place2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.88
Bradford ParkBradford Park 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.06
Southwinds ApartmentsSouthwinds 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.86
Bear Paw Commons2x12BR,1BA$1.07

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Southwest Springfield, Springfield, and the greater Springfield area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $795.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest Springfield?

The cheapest apartment in Southwest Springfield is Southwinds Apartments which is listed at $695, 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 42 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 $323 which is $1,677 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Springfield.

Expert Rental Resources

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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.