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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. El Madrid has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $675. 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
El MadridEl Madrid StudioStudio,1BA$675
Southwinds ApartmentsSouthwinds 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$695
El Chaparral ApartmentsEl Chaparral 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$695
Huntley Ridge East1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - Upgraded1BR,1BA$765
Gazebo Apartments1 Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$775
Cherry Plaza2 Bedroom Units Available - Close to Downtown &...2BR,2BA$775
Embassy ApartmentsEmbassy Apartments - Close to MSU, Downtown Spf...2BR,1BA$775
SoEl District LoftsStudio/1 Bath/Floorplan BStudio,1BA$799
Delmar Meadows2 BR2BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Springfield, MO

As of July 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Springfield area is the $0.98 price per square foot 3 Bed, 1.5 Bath Model at Forest Park Townhomes in the in the Northwest neighborhood starting from $1,495. The second greatest value Southwest Springfield apartment is the 3 Bedroom/3 Bath, June 1 Model at Bear Place starting at $1,500 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Central 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$0.98
Bear Place3 Bedroom/3 Bath, June 13BR,3BA$1.00
Bears TowerTower C, Aug 1st2BR,2BA$0.92
Wilhoit Plaza Lofts3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.92
417 E Cherry St, Unit 1417 E Cherry St1BR,1BA$0.97
Embassy ApartmentsEmbassy Apartments - Close to MSU, Downtown Spf...2BR,1BA$0.87
Southwinds ApartmentsSouthwinds 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.86
Elevate Student Living - Deep ElmD12BR,2BA$0.97
MarkwoodMarkwood 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.87
Bear Paw Commons2x12BR,1BA$1.02

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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 $800.

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 $1,612.

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 24 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 $316 which is $1,296 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Springfield.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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