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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Central Neighborhood of Springfield, MO from $400 (29 Rentals)
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Park East - The Sterling
312 Park Central ESpringfield, MO 65806
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from $6251 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability
Oakwood Townhomes
1025 S Newton AveSpringfield, MO 65807
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from $645Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability
Central Flats
431 E Harrison StSpringfield, MO 65806
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from $655Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Park East - Cresco
310 N Jefferson AveSpringfield, MO 65806
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from $6951 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 23
Southwinds Apartments
821 South AveSpringfield, MO 65806
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from $7751 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Artifacts Warehouse Lofts
520 W Olive StSpringfield, MO 65806
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from $7951 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 1
Market Street
1100 S Market AveSpringfield, MO 65807
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Stonewood Apartments
901-909 South AveSpringfield, MO 65806
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SoEl District Lofts
430 E Elm StSpringfield, MO 65806
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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 | $825 | $645 | $1,118 |
| West Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | $957 | $625 | $1,794 |
| West Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,074 | $629 | $3,000 |
| West Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,342 | $550 | $1,857 |
| West Central 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,089 | $499 | $2,260 |
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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 $500. Timbers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. 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 | $500 |
| Timbers | Timbers 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Park East - The Sterling | The Miller | Studio,1BA | $709 |
| Wilhoit Plaza Lofts | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $795 |
| Stonewood Apartments | Stonewood 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $795 |
| SoEl District Lofts | Studio/1 Bath/Floorplan B | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| Park East - Cresco | Hubble | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| 400 Place | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $870 |
| Park East - Sky Eleven | Woodruff | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Central, MO
As of June 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Central area is the $0.98 price per square foot 3 Bed, 1.5 Bath Model at Forest Park Townhomes in the in the Northwest neighborhood starting from $1,495. The second greatest value West Central apartment is the Tower C, Aug 1st Model at Bears Tower starting at $1,140 with a $0.95 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Park Townhomes | 3 Bed, 1.5 Bath | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.98 |
| Bears Tower | Tower C, Aug 1st | 2BR,2BA | $0.95 |
| Artifacts Warehouse Lofts | 2/2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.96 |
| 417 E Cherry St, Unit 1 | 417 E Cherry St | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| Wilhoit Plaza Lofts | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.92 |
| Stonewood Apartments | Stonewood 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| Park East - Sky Eleven | Woodruff | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Elevate Student Living - Deep Elm | D1 | 2BR,2BA | $0.97 |
| Markwood | Markwood 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| Bear Paw Commons | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.02 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Central, Springfield, MO
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Among neighborhoods in Springfield, MO for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
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3.0Pet Friendly
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $899.
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 $1,590.
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 93 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 $462 which is $1,128 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Central.
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
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