Cheap Homes for Rent in Southwest Springfield Neighborhood of Springfield, MO from $600 (16 Rentals)

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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
Embassy Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath! Embassy Apartments - Close to MS...1BR,1BA$699
True North2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Springfield, MO

As of August 14, 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 2 bed 2 bath, Aug 1st Model at 1325 E Cherry St starting at $1,150 with a $0.96 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
1325 E Cherry St2 bed 2 bath, Aug 1st2BR,2BA$0.96
Bears TowerTower C, Aug 1st2BR,2BA$0.92
Campus CourtCampus Court 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome2BR,1BA$0.72
712 Flats1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$0.92
Southwinds ApartmentsSouthwinds 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.86
Beartown TownhomesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.69
Elevate Student Living - Deep ElmD12BR,2BA$0.97
Bear Paw Commons2x12BR,1BA$1.02
MarkwoodMarkwood 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.89

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest Springfield

What type of rentals are currently available in Southwest Springfield?

There are currently 279 Apartments for Rent in Southwest Springfield, MO with pricing that ranges from $500 to $4,149. There are also 68 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southwest Springfield ranging from $620 to $2,495.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Southwest Springfield?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Southwest Springfield ranges from $620 to $2,495 with an average monthly rent of $1,443.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Southwest Springfield?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Southwest Springfield range from $828 to $4,149, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $2,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $599.

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