
Apartments for Rent in the West Central Neighborhood of Springfield, MO (172 Rentals)


320 W Walnut St

The Wayfarer in the Dale

Beartown Flats

Vue on Walnut | Student Housing

Walnut Quads

Elevate Student Living - Deep Elm

Parkway Townhouses

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Beartown Townhomes

Artifacts Warehouse
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Wilhoit Plaza Lofts

Beverly Lofts

Bear Paw Commons

Sky Eleven

Forest Park Townhomes

The U at Park East

Cresco

SoEl District Lofts

617 S. Campbell

400 Place
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Timbers

Stonewood Apartments

Market Street

Lexington Apartments

Bears Tower

Southwinds Apartments

Heer's Luxury Living

TSH

Southwinds East

Oakwood Townhomes
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Markwood

1073 S Grant Ave

531 W State St

810 S Nettleton Ave

515 W McDaniel St

518 W College St

521 N Jefferson Ave

744 S Main Ave

453 S Main Ave

719 S Main Ave
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812 W Pershing St

1012 W Elm Arcade

817 W Madison St

732 S Main Ave

847 S Grant Ave

837 S Ferguson Ave

301 W State St

821 S Campbell Ave

529 W Normal St

1066 S Missouri Ave
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West Central, Springfield, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Central?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Central Studio Apartments | $889 | $725 | $1,078 |
| West Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,065 | $550 | $3,000 |
| West Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,168 | $615 | $4,150 |
| West Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,434 | $609 | $1,875 |
| West Central 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,658 | $550 | $10,000+ |
How much does it cost to rent a home in West Central?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $996 | $895 | $1,100 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $1,334 | $865 | $1,675 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Central, Springfield, MO
Ranked #24
Among cities in Missouri for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about West Central
What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the West Central area of Springfield, MO?
As of today, August 04, 2026, there are currently 172 available West Central apartments priced from $550 to $10,118, with an average monthly rent of $1,318.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom West Central Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in West Central ranges from $550 to $3,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,065.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in West Central cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in West Central range from $615 to $4,150. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,168.
How expensive are West Central Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 25 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in West Central on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $609 to $1,875 - averaging $1,434 for the location.
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