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


Oakwood Townhomes

Central Flats

Park East - Cresco

Southwinds Apartments

610 W State St

Artifacts Warehouse Lofts

1075 S Kansas Ave
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707-711 S Broadway Ave

Market Street

SoEl District Lofts

613 W Madison St

400 Place

Southwinds East

620 S Main Ave

Heers's Luxury Living Lofts

The Wayfarer at the Dale
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1009 S Kansas Ave

1018-1018 S Lexington 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 |
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West Central Studio Apartments | $855 | $645 | $1,118 |
West Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | $897 | $625 | $3,192 |
West Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,065 | $629 | $3,000 |
West Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,366 | $550 | $2,085 |
West Central 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,096 | $575 | $2,580 |
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There are currently 37 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 $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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Markwood | Markwood 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $500 |
Park East - The U | The Drake | 4BR,4BA | $575 |
Park East - Cresco | Glass | 2BR,2BA | $655 |
Timbers | Timbers 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
Park East - The Sterling | The Miller | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
Stonewood Apartments | Stonewood 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $795 |
Park East - Sky Eleven | Hunt | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
SoEl District Lofts | Studio/1 Bath/Floorplan B | Studio,1BA | $799 |
400 Place | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $870 |
The Wayfarer at the Dale | Studio | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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400 Place | Penthouse | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
Artifacts Warehouse Lofts | 4 Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $0.77 |
Forest Park Townhomes | 3 Bed, 1.5 Bath | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.98 |
Parkway Townhouses | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.18 |
Bears Tower | Tower C, Aug 1st | 2BR,2BA | $1.03 |
Wilhoit Plaza Lofts | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $0.92 |
Stonewood Apartments | Stonewood 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
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
Ranked #18
Among neighborhoods in Springfield, MO for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet 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?
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- 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 $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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