Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Central Neighborhood of Springfield, MO from $400 (31 Rentals)

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$895 - $1,395

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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505 W Grand St

SpringfieldMO65806

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SoEl District Lofts
Rent Specials
$899 - $1,999
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$824 - $1,924
Required Monthly Fees
$75

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$899 - $1,999
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 13

SoEl District Lofts

430 E Elm StSpringfield, MO 65806
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The Wayfarer in the Dale
Rent Specials
$900 - $1,450
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$828 - $1,378
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$72

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$900 - $1,450
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Wayfarer in the Dale

1112 S Grant AveSpringfield, MO 65807
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638 S Campbell Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

638 S Campbell Ave

638 S Campbell AveSpringfield, MO 65806
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Lumen
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lumen

728 E Walnut StSpringfield, MO 65806
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Jenny Lind Hall
1 Bedroom Apartments

Jenny Lind Hall

711 S Jefferson AveSpringfield, MO 65806
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The M @ 414
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The M @ 414

414 E Monroe StSpringfield, MO 65806
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Walnut Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Apartments

700-720 E Walnut StSpringfield, MO 65806
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Stove Works Lofts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Stove Works Lofts

505 N Jefferson AveSpringfield, MO 65806
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920 S Campbell Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

920 S Campbell Ave

920 S Campbell AveSpringfield, MO 65806
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Springfield Commons
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Springfield Commons

728 S Jefferson AveSpringfield, MO 65806
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True North
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

True North

865 S Douglas AveSpringfield, MO 65806
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Founders Park Lofts
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Founders Park Lofts

331 E Water StSpringfield, MO 65806
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711 N Weaver Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

711 N Weaver Ave

711 N Weaver AveSpringfield, MO 65802

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Pinnacle on the Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pinnacle on the Park

525 S Campbell AveSpringfield, MO 65806
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Brewery District Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brewery District Flats

535 W Walnut StSpringfield, MO 65806
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West Central, Springfield, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Central Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Central area of Springfield, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at Markwood priced from $550. The U at Park East has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $625. Here are the most affordable West Central apartments for rent in Springfield, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MarkwoodMarkwood 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$550
The U at Park East3BR/3BA - The Andres3BR,3BA$625
Cresco2BR/2BA - Glass2BR,2BA$655
Southwinds ApartmentsSouthwinds 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$695
Beartown FlatsUpgraded StudioStudio,1BA$700
True North2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1BA$750
The SterlingStudio - The MillerStudio,1BA$755
Pinnacle on the Park1x11BR,1BA$866
Sky Eleven1BR/1BA - Hunt1BR,1BA$889
The Wayfarer in the DaleStudioStudio,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Central, MO

As of March 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Central area is the $1.17 price per square foot Tower A, June 1 Model at Bears Tower in the in the Central neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value West Central apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Parkway Townhouses starting at $1,595 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Central apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bears TowerTower A, June 14BR,4BA$1.17
Parkway Townhouses3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.18
Forest Park Apartments2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.04
Southwinds ApartmentsSouthwinds 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.86
400 Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.27
Sky Eleven1BR/1BA - Hunt1BR,1BA$1.45
MarkwoodMarkwood 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.98
Bear Paw Commons2x12BR,1BA$1.07
Bear VillageFour Bedroom4BR,4BA$1.16
617 S. Campbell424 W. Mt. Vernon1BR,1BA$1.45

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Central, Springfield, MO

Ranked #25

Among cities in Missouri for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Central Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West Central?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Central is under $900.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Central?

The cheapest apartment in West Central is Markwood which is listed at $550, while the average apartment in West Central costs $2,250.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Central?

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 69 regular apartments in West Central 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 West Central?

Cheap apartments in West Central have an average cost of $618 which is $1,632 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Central.

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