
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the University Heights Neighborhood of Springfield, MO from $615 (70 Rentals)


Harvard

Village Club

Markwood

Cherry Lane

826-830 S Link Ave

Aspen Springfield

Seminole

Scotsdale
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Oakwood Townhomes

Pebblecreek

Rosewood Village

Bear Garden Apartments

Southwinds Apartments

TSH

Seminole North Apartments

Timbers

Stonewood Apartments

Chace Place
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Campus Court

El Madrid

Briarwood Village

Town and Campus

1722 E Cherry St, Unit 444

1750 E Cherry St, Unit 1722

East Manor Apartments

Gazebo Apartments

Old Monterey Apartments

1714 E Cherry St
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Southwinds East

Chardonnay Apartments

400 Place

Bears Tower

Cedarstone & Oak Leaf

Market Street

320 S Florence Ave

Sunset Woodland Apartments

Cambridge Park Apartments

638 S Campbell Ave
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Alexandria Apartments

Elm Crest - 1435 E. Elm

920 S Campbell Ave

Lumen

Glen Isle Apartments

True North

712 Flats

Cherry Plaza

Ambassador Apartments

H & T 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 | $1,019 | $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 Cresco which is listed at $655, 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.
Expert Rental Resources
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
Articles, How-To's, and Tips

How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide
Written by: Robin Stewart
Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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.

Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units
Written by: Robin Stewart
Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent
Written by: Robin Stewart
Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.
