Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Central Neighborhood of Springfield, MO from $400 (39 Rentals)

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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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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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Walnut Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Apartments

700-720 E Walnut 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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308 Madison
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

308 Madison

308 E Madison StSpringfield, MO 65806
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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 Timbers priced from $725. Markwood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable West Central apartments for rent in Springfield, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
TimbersTimbers 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$725
MarkwoodMarkwood 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1BA$750
320 W Walnut StBack Corner1BR,1BA$795
Pinnacle on the Park1x11BR,1BA$866
The Wayfarer in the DaleStudioStudio,1BA$900
400 Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
Oakwood Townhomes3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom Townhome3BR,1BA$950
Market StreetMarket Street 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1,025
Wilhoit Plaza Lofts2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,140
The Bay2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Central, MO

As of August 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Central area is the $0.58 price per square foot 3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom Townhome Model at Oakwood Townhomes in the in the Northwest neighborhood starting from $950. The second greatest value West Central apartment is the 3BR/2.0BA Model at Artifacts Warehouse starting at $1,475 with a $0.93 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.
Oakwood Townhomes3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom Townhome3BR,1.5BA$0.58
Artifacts Warehouse3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$0.93
Vue on Walnut | Student HousingC2 | Three Bedroom3BR,3BA$0.61
Parkway Townhouses3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.18
The 505 (MO)2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$0.71
Market StreetMarket Street 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.09
MarkwoodMarkwood 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$0.96
400 Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.27
TimbersTimbers 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.26
Bear Paw Commons2x12BR,1BA$1.07

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Central, Springfield, MO

Ranked #24

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 the price of a cheap apartment in West Central?

The cheapest apartment in West Central is Oakwood Townhomes which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in West Central costs $995.

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 35 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 $756 which is $239 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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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.