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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 1 Bed unit found at Markwood priced from $500. North Terrace Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $575. Here are the most affordable West Springfield apartments for rent in Springfield, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MarkwoodMarkwood 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$500
North Terrace Apartments2 x 1 Small2BR,1BA$575
Oak Place1 bedroom1BR,1BA$625
Greenway StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$655
Seminole North ApartmentsSeminole North 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$675
TimbersTimbers 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$695
Southwinds ApartmentsSouthwinds 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$695
El Chaparral ApartmentsEl Chaparral 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$695
Hillcrest 901 Bedroom1BR,1BA$695
Park East - The SterlingThe MillerStudio,1BA$709

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Springfield, MO

As of June 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Springfield area is the $0.93 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Sandstone Heights Apartments in the in the Southwest Springfield neighborhood starting from $1,220. The second greatest value West Springfield apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Coryell Crossing starting at $1,145 with a $0.93 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.
Sandstone Heights Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.93
Coryell Crossing2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.93
South Valley Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.84
Embassy ApartmentsEmbassy Apartments - Close to MSU, Downtown Spf...2BR,1BA$0.87
Wilhoit Plaza Lofts2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.92
Stonewood ApartmentsStonewood 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.95
712 Flats1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$0.92
Southwinds ApartmentsSouthwinds 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.86
North Terrace Apartments2 x 1 Small2BR,1BA$0.73
MarkwoodMarkwood 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.87

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West Springfield, Springfield, MO

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Among neighborhoods in Springfield, MO for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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!

Getting Around the West Springfield Neighborhood in Springfield, MO

Walk Score®

26 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

45 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 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 $709.

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 $1,525.

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 104 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 $271 which is $1,254 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Springfield.

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