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

Harvard

842 S Scenic Ave

Oakwood Townhomes

Pebblecreek

Scotsdale

El Madrid

El Chaparral Apartments

Timbers
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Southwinds Apartments

813 S Jefferson Ave

Park57

The Pavilion on Battlefield

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Cambridge Park Apartments

Huntley Ridge East

East Manor Apartments

Villages at Nathanael Greene

Chace Place

True North
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The Field

Old Monterey Apartments

Beartown Flats

Gazebo Apartments

Chardonnay Apartments

Quail Creek

Stonewood Apartments

Market Street

TSH

803 S Jefferson Ave
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SoEl District Lofts

Cherry Plaza

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Sandstone Heights Apartments

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Marion Park Apartments

Wilhoit Plaza Lofts

Chesterfield Village

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The Crescent Apartments

Boomer Town Studios

Hunters Glen

Coryell Crossing
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Park Place

4515 S Robberson Ave

Fremont Landing

1330 E Elm St, Unit #2

Scenic Meadows

Fairfield Village

Bradford Park

Maple Gardens

Southwinds East

505 W Grand St
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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 | $983 | $575 | $3,200 |
| Southwest Springfield 1 Bedroom Apartments | $977 | $550 | $3,200 |
| Southwest Springfield 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,243 | $695 | $4,120 |
| Southwest Springfield 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,645 | $799 | $4,420 |
| Southwest Springfield 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,500 | $599 | $3,375 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 115 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southwest Springfield Neighborhood of Springfield, MO.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Markwood | Markwood 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $500 |
| 712 Flats | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
| Southwinds Apartments | Southwinds 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Timbers | Timbers 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Pebblecreek | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
| Chace Place | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| True North | 2 Beds, 1.5 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $750 |
| The Field | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $755 |
| Old Monterey Apartments | Spanish One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $758 |
| Beartown Flats | Upgraded Studio | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Park Townhomes | 3 Bed, 1.5 Bath | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.91 |
| Oakwood Townhomes | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $0.60 |
| South Valley Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.92 |
| Tall Grass Apartments | 2x2B | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| TSH | TSH 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.85 |
| Chace Place | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.88 |
| Stonewood Apartments | Stonewood 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| 712 Flats | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $0.74 |
| Southwinds Apartments | Southwinds 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.86 |
| Markwood | Markwood 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.89 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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 $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.
Expert Rental Resources
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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