
Cheap Homes for Rent in West Central Neighborhood of Springfield, MO from $700 (8 Rentals)
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733 W College St

743 S Nettleton Ave

301 W State St
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1033 S Thelma Ave

1046 W State St

821 S Campbell Ave

1331 W Mount Vernon St
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West Central, Springfield, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in West Central?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West Central 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,142 | $825 | $2,195 |
West Central 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,537 | $1,095 | $2,450 |
West Central 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,710 | $2,400 | $3,020 |
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There are currently 8 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 4 Beds unit found at Park East - The U priced from $499. Markwood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $500. 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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Park East - The U | The Drake | 4BR,4BA | $499 |
Markwood | Markwood 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $500 |
Timbers | Timbers 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Central, MO
As of June 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Central area is the $0.77 price per square foot 4 Bedroom Model at Artifacts Warehouse Lofts in the in the Central neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value West Central apartment is the Tower A, June 1 Model at Bears Tower starting at $1,200 with a $0.67 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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Artifacts Warehouse Lofts | 4 Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $0.77 |
Bears Tower | Tower A, June 1 | 3BR,3BA | $0.67 |
Forest Park Townhomes | 3 Bed, 1.5 Bath | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.98 |
Wilhoit Plaza Lofts | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $0.92 |
417 E Cherry St, Unit 1 | 417 E Cherry St | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
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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Frequently Asked Questions about West Central
What type of rentals are currently available in West Central?
There are currently 159 Apartments for Rent in West Central, MO with pricing that ranges from $499 to $3,000. There are also 23 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Central ranging from $750 to $3,020.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in West Central?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in West Central ranges from $750 to $3,020 with an average monthly rent of $1,544.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in West Central?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in West Central range from $550 to $1,857, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,095 to $2,450. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $499.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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