Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Springfield Neighborhood of Springfield, MO from $300 (222 Rentals)

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West Springfield, Springfield, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Springfield Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Springfield area of Springfield, MO is a 2 Beds unit found at North Terrace Apartments priced from $575. Pebblecreek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $645. Here are the most affordable West Springfield apartments for rent in Springfield, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
North Terrace Apartments2 x 1 Small2BR,1BA$575
PebblecreekJunior 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$645
El Chaparral ApartmentsEl Chaparral 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$725
TimbersTimbers 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$725
Fairway1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
MarkwoodMarkwood 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1BA$750
Chace Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Bear Garden Apartments1 bed, 1 bath Premium1BR,1BA$770
East Manor ApartmentsEast Manor 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$775
Park57StudioStudio,1BA$790

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Springfield, MO

As of August 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Springfield area is the $0.72 price per square foot 225 E Blaine St Model at 225 E Blaine St, Unit Loft 200 in the in the Woodland Heights neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value West Springfield apartment is the 3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom Townhome Model at Oakwood Townhomes starting at $950 with a $0.58 price per square foot in the Northwest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Springfield apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
225 E Blaine St, Unit Loft 200225 E Blaine St3BR,2.5BA$0.72
Oakwood Townhomes3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom Townhome3BR,1.5BA$0.58
Artifacts Warehouse3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$0.93
Forest Park Townhomes2 Bed, 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$0.87
Vue on Walnut | Student HousingC2 | Three Bedroom3BR,3BA$0.61
South Valley Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.92
The 505 (MO)2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$0.71
Stonewood ApartmentsStonewood 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.98
MarkwoodMarkwood 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$0.95
North Terrace Apartments2 x 1 Small2BR,1BA$0.73

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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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West Springfield, Springfield, MO

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Among cities in Missouri for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States including West Springfield, Springfield, and the greater Springfield area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Springfield Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West Springfield?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Springfield is under $790.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Springfield?

The cheapest apartment in West Springfield is El Chaparral Apartments which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in West Springfield costs $1,045.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Springfield?

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 54 regular apartments in West Springfield 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 Springfield?

Cheap apartments in West Springfield have an average cost of $461 which is $584 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Springfield.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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