
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the University Heights Neighborhood of Springfield, MO from $535 (72 Rentals)


Markwood

Campus Court

Harvard

Village Club

Pebblecreek

Scotsdale

Seminole

Seminole North Apartments

Oakwood Townhomes
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Rosewood Village

Southwinds Apartments

Timbers

El Chaparral Apartments

El Madrid

Chace Place

Briarwood Village

Old Monterey Apartments

East Manor Apartments

Gazebo Apartments
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Town and Campus

1750 E Cherry St, Unit F18

1234 E Elm St, Unit F17

Chardonnay Apartments

Market Street

Hunters Glen

Spirit of St. Louis

Regency Tower

Sunset Woodland Apartments

1420 E Cherry St, Unit CH 4, Unit CH 4
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Cresco

400 Place

The Columns Apartments

Sandstone Heights Apartments

Wilhoit Plaza Lofts

614 S Fremont Ave

The Wayfarer in the Dale

Westwood on Battlefield

Cambridge Park Apartments

SoEl District Lofts
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1855 E Cherry St

638 S Campbell Ave

Viking Apartments

Elm Crest - 1435 E. Elm

Montclair Pointe

Lumen

712 Flats

Jenny Lind Hall

University Park Apartments

Glen Isle Apartments
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University Heights, Springfield, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Heights Studio Apartments | $1,000 | $575 | $2,499 |
University Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,018 | $535 | $3,000 |
| University Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,183 | $615 | $3,640 |
| University Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,421 | $609 | $4,199 |
| University Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,075 | $550 | $2,598 |
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Among cities in Missouri for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Heights Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in University Heights?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University Heights is under $800.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University Heights?
The cheapest apartment in University Heights is Seminole which is listed at $690, while the average apartment in University Heights costs $2,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in University Heights?
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 93 regular apartments in University Heights 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 University Heights?
Cheap apartments in University Heights have an average cost of $455 which is $2,045 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Heights.
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