Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Springfield Neighborhood of Springfield, MO from $400 (115 Rentals)

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Cambridge Park Apartments
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$734 - $1,804
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$717 - $1,787
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$734 - $1,804
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Cambridge Park Apartments

2828 S Nettleton AveSpringfield, MO 65807
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SoEl District Lofts
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$799 - $1,995
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$774 - $1,970
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$25

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$799 - $1,995
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

SoEl District Lofts

430 E Elm StSpringfield, MO 65806
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Sandstone Heights Apartments
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$800 - $1,792
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$783 - $1,775
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$17

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$800 - $1,792
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Sandstone Heights Apartments

2861 S Nettleton AveSpringfield, MO 65807
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Marion Park Apartments
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$824 - $1,796
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$809 - $1,781
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$15

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$824 - $1,796
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Marion Park Apartments

1725 S Marion AveSpringfield, MO 65807
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The Crescent Apartments
$845 - $2,795
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$825 - $2,775
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$20

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$845 - $2,795
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The Crescent Apartments

2620 W Sunshine StSpringfield, MO 65807
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$895 - $1,395

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505 W Grand St

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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. 712 Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $600. 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
712 Flats1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$600
Southwinds ApartmentsSouthwinds 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$695
TimbersTimbers 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$695
Pebblecreek1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$745
Chace Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
True North2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1BA$750
The Field1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$755
Old Monterey ApartmentsSpanish One Bedroom1BR,1BA$758
Beartown FlatsUpgraded StudioStudio,1BA$765

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Springfield, MO

As of January 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Springfield area is the $0.91 price per square foot 3 Bed, 1.5 Bath Model at Forest Park Townhomes in the in the Northwest neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value Southwest Springfield apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Townhome Model at Oakwood Townhomes starting at $795 with a $0.60 price per square foot in the Northwest 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 Townhomes3 Bed, 1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$0.91
Oakwood Townhomes2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Townhome2BR,1BA$0.60
South Valley Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.92
Tall Grass Apartments2x2B2BR,2BA$1.00
TSHTSH 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.85
Chace Place2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.88
Stonewood ApartmentsStonewood 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.95
712 Flats1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$0.74
Southwinds ApartmentsSouthwinds 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.86
MarkwoodMarkwood 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.89

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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 $765.

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

The cheapest apartment in Southwest Springfield is Markwood which is listed at $500, 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 43 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 $501 which is $1,499 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Springfield.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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