
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Central Neighborhood of Springfield, MO from $435 (47 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the West Central area of Springfield.


700 W State St

Oakwood Townhomes

Beartown Flats

Timbers

Southwinds Apartments

709 S Broadway Ave

1618-1618 W Lombard St

Stonewood Apartments
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433 W Grand St

1073 S Grant Ave

Market Street

Cresco

320 W Walnut St

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SoEl District Lofts

Southwinds East
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400 Place

Total Monthly Price
429 E Madison St, Unit 429 E. Madison

Heer's Luxury Living

638 S Campbell Ave

Lumen

Jenny Lind Hall

The M @ 414

920 S Campbell Ave

Springfield Commons
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839 S Broadway Ave

741 W College St

845 S Market Ave, Springfield MO

True North

Founders Park Lofts

Walnut Apartments

1051 S Lexington Ave

1045 S Lexington Ave

711 N Weaver Ave
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308 Madison

1050 W Elm St

Pinnacle on the Park

817 W Madison St

934 S Kansas Ave

Brewery District Flats

214 W Madison St

652 S Jefferson Ave

Brentwood Management - 520 Cherry
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735 South Ave

837 S Ferguson Ave
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 | $873 | $700 | $1,100 |
| West Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,064 | $550 | $3,000 |
| West Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,219 | $630 | $3,996 |
| West Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,429 | $609 | $1,875 |
| West Central 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,807 | $550 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 47 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West Central Neighborhood of Springfield, MO.
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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 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $630. Here are the most affordable West Central apartments for rent in Springfield, MO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Markwood | Markwood 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR, 1BA | $550 |
| The U at Park East | 4BR/4BA - The Drake | 4BR, 4BA | $630 |
| Oakwood Townhomes | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR, 1BA | $700 |
| Southwinds Apartments | Southwinds 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR, 1BA | $725 |
| Timbers | Timbers 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR, 1BA | $725 |
| 845 S Market Ave, Springfield MO | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio, 1BA | $750 |
| Stonewood Apartments | Stonewood 2 Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $825 |
| TSH | TSH 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom | 2BR, 2BA | $825 |
| The Sterling | Studio - The Sansone | Studio, 1BA | $835 |
| Pinnacle on the Park | 1x1 | 1BR, 1BA | $866 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Central, MO
As of September 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Central area is the $0.91 price per square foot 3 Bed, 1.5 Bath Model at Forest Park Townhomes in the Northwest neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value West Central apartment is the C2 | Three Bedroom Model at Vue on Walnut | Student Housing in the Central neighborhood starting at $839 with a $0.61 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Central apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Park Townhomes | 3 Bed, 1.5 Bath | 3BR, 1.5BA | $0.91 |
| Vue on Walnut | Student Housing | C2 | Three Bedroom | 3BR, 3BA | $0.61 |
| TSH | TSH 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom | 2BR, 2BA | $0.89 |
| Stonewood Apartments | Stonewood 2 Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $0.98 |
| Southwinds Apartments | Southwinds 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR, 1BA | $0.90 |
| Sky Eleven | 2BR/2BA - Gillioz | 2BR, 2BA | $0.90 |
| The U at Park East | 2BR/2BA - The Sixty-One | 2BR, 2BA | $0.92 |
| Oakwood Townhomes | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR, 1BA | $1.08 |
| Markwood | Markwood 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR, 1BA | $0.95 |
| Bear Paw Commons | 2x1 | 2BR, 1BA | $1.07 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Central, Springfield, MO
Ranked #25
Among cities in Missouri for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
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 $866.
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 $1,022.
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 63 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 $718 which is $304 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Central.
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.
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