Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Springfield Neighborhood of Springfield, MO from $300 (170 Rentals)

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Cambridge Park Apartments
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$734 - $1,804
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$717 - $1,787
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$17

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$734 - $1,804
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Cambridge Park Apartments

2828 S Nettleton AveSpringfield, MO 65807
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Orchard Park Apartments
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$765 - $2,242
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$749 - $2,226
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$16

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$765 - $2,242
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Orchard Park Apartments

2601 N Cresthaven AveSpringfield, MO 65803
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SoEl District Lofts
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$799 - $1,995
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$774 - $1,970
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$25

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$799 - $1,995
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SoEl District Lofts

430 E Elm StSpringfield, MO 65806
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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 4 Beds unit found at The U at Park East 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 Springfield apartments for rent in Springfield, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The U at Park East4BR/4BA - The Drake4BR,4BA$499
MarkwoodMarkwood 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$500
North Terrace Apartments2 x 1 Small2BR,1BA$575
712 Flats1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$600
Oak Place1 bedroom1BR,1BA$600
Cresco2BR/2BA - Glass2BR,2BA$615
The SterlingStudio - The AngelinaStudio,1BA$660
TimbersTimbers 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$695
Hillcrest 901 Bedroom1BR,1BA$695
Southwinds ApartmentsSouthwinds 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Springfield, MO

As of January 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Springfield area is the $0.60 price per square foot 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Townhome Model at Oakwood Townhomes in the in the Northwest neighborhood starting from $795. The second greatest value West Springfield apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at South Valley Apartments starting at $1,099 with a $0.92 price per square foot in the Southwest Springfield 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.
Oakwood Townhomes2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Townhome2BR,1BA$0.60
South Valley Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.92
Tall Grass Apartments2x2B2BR,2BA$1.00
TSHTSH 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.85
Chace Place2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.88
Stonewood ApartmentsStonewood 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.95
712 Flats1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$0.74
Southwinds ApartmentsSouthwinds 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.86
North Terrace Apartments2 x 1 Small2BR,1BA$0.73
MarkwoodMarkwood 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.89

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West Springfield, Springfield, MO

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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 $695.

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

The cheapest apartment in West Springfield is Markwood which is listed at $500, while the average apartment in West Springfield costs $2,250.

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 98 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 $343 which is $1,907 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Springfield.

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