Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Central Neighborhood of Springfield, MO from $400 (37 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the West Central area of Springfield.

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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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Six23 Condos
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Six23 Condos

623 W WalnutSpringfield, 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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Stove Works Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Stove Works Lofts

505 N Jefferson AveSpringfield, 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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The M @ 414
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The M @ 414

414 E Monroe StSpringfield, MO 65806
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Windsor Court Plaza
2 Bedroom Apartments

Windsor Court Plaza

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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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

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 $500. Park East - The U has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $575. Here are the most affordable West Central apartments for rent in Springfield, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MarkwoodMarkwood 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$500
Park East - The UThe Drake4BR,4BA$575
Park East - CrescoGlass2BR,2BA$655
TimbersTimbers 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$695
Park East - The SterlingThe Miller1BR,1BA$699
Stonewood ApartmentsStonewood 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$795
Park East - Sky ElevenHunt1BR,1BA$799
SoEl District LoftsStudio/1 Bath/Floorplan BStudio,1BA$799
400 Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$870
The Wayfarer at the DaleStudioStudio,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Central, MO

As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Central area is the $1.19 price per square foot Penthouse Model at 400 Place in the in the Central neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value West Central apartment is the 4 Bedroom Model at Artifacts Warehouse Lofts starting at $1,700 with a $0.77 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.
400 PlacePenthouse2BR,1BA$1.19
Artifacts Warehouse Lofts4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.77
Forest Park Townhomes3 Bed, 1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$0.98
Parkway Townhouses3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.18
Bears TowerTower C, Aug 1st2BR,2BA$1.03
Wilhoit Plaza Lofts3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.92
Stonewood ApartmentsStonewood 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.95
Elevate Student Living - Deep ElmD12BR,2BA$0.97
MarkwoodMarkwood 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.87
Bear Paw Commons2x12BR,1BA$1.02

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Central, Springfield, MO

Ranked #18

Among neighborhoods in Springfield, MO for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the West Central Neighborhood in Springfield, MO

Walk Score®

69 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

76 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

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 $500, while the average apartment in West Central costs $2,200.

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 77 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 $465 which is $1,735 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Central.

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