
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the University Heights Neighborhood of Springfield, MO from $535 (81 Rentals)


Campus Court

Markwood

Harvard

Village Club

Pebblecreek

Scotsdale

1243 E Cherry St

1243 E Cherry St, Unit 402-D

1243 E Cherry St, Unit 203
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Oakwood Townhomes

Seminole

Rosewood Village

Bear Garden Apartments

Southwinds Apartments

El Madrid

El Chaparral Apartments

Seminole North Apartments

Timbers

Chace Place
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Briarwood Village

Spirit of St. Louis

610 W State St

Old Monterey Apartments

East Manor Apartments

Town and Campus

Gazebo Apartments

1258 E Elm St, Unit 13

1234 E Elm St, Unit 12

The Columns Apartments
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Chardonnay Apartments

613 W Madison St

Market Street

1017 W Washita St

1234 E McDaniel St, Unit 4

Hunters Glen

Regency Tower

1420 E Cherry St, Unit CH 4

Sunset Woodland Apartments

Cresco
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400 Place

Heer's Luxury Living

The Magnolia

Sandstone Heights Apartments

Cambridge Park Apartments

Wilhoit Plaza Lofts

The Wayfarer in the Dale

Westwood on Battlefield

1855 E Cherry St

638 S Campbell Ave
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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 | $1,019 | $575 | $2,499 |
University Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $977 | $535 | $3,000 |
| University Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,124 | $615 | $3,490 |
| University Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,421 | $609 | $4,299 |
| University Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $993 | $550 | $2,598 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleUniversity Heights, Springfield, MO
Ranked #5
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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 $775.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University Heights?
The cheapest apartment in University Heights is Timbers which is listed at $725, 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 73 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 $431 which is $2,069 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Heights.
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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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