Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westside Neighborhood of Springfield, MO from $500 (42 Rentals)

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property at 505 W Grand St

$895 - $1,395

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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505 W Grand St

SpringfieldMO65806

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property at 3861 W Univ St

$975 - $1,500

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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3861 W Univ St

SpringfieldMO65807
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Broad-Lo
1 Bedroom Apartments

Broad-Lo

1010 W Locust StSpringfield, MO 65803
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Delmar Meadows
2 Bedroom Apartments

Delmar Meadows

2625 West Delmar StSpringfield, MO 65802
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True North
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

True North

865 S Douglas AveSpringfield, MO 65806
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711 N Weaver Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

711 N Weaver Ave

711 N Weaver AveSpringfield, MO 65802

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Eko Park Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Eko Park Apartments

1744 W Catalpa StSpringfield, MO 65807
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Brewery District Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brewery District Flats

535 W Walnut StSpringfield, MO 65806
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Beacon Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Beacon Village

3902 W Helen StSpringfield, MO 65802
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Westside, Springfield, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Westside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Westside area of Springfield, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at Markwood priced from $500. True North has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Westside apartments for rent in Springfield, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MarkwoodMarkwood 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$500
True North2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1BA$750
The Field1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$755
Sherwood Village ApartmentsStudio-P2Studio,1BA$798
Coryell CrossingStudioStudio,1BA$850
The Vibe CrossingStudioStudio,1BA$875
The Wayfarer in the DaleStudioStudio,1BA$900
Scenic MeadowsTwo Bed2BR,2BA$1,035
Kensington Park ApartmentsStudio AStudio,1BA$1,042
Forest Park Townhomes2 Bed, 1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$1,325

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westside, MO

As of March 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Westside area is the $0.91 price per square foot 3 Bed, 1.5 Bath Model at Forest Park Townhomes in the in the Northwest neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value Westside apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Parkway Townhouses starting at $1,595 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Westside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Forest Park Townhomes3 Bed, 1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$0.91
Parkway Townhouses3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.18
Eko Park Apartments3 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom3BR,3BA$1.15
The Crescent ApartmentsElegance1BR,1BA$1.49
Scenic MeadowsTwo Bed2BR,2BA$1.25
The Field2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.28
Coryell CrossingStudioStudio ,1BA$1.40
MarkwoodMarkwood 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.89
Sherwood Village ApartmentsStudio-P1Studio ,1BA$1.76
The Wayfarer in the DaleStudioStudio ,1BA$1.86

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Westside, Springfield, MO

Ranked #32

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Westside Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Westside?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Westside is under $1,325.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Westside?

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

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Westside?

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 6 regular apartments in Westside 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 Westside?

Cheap apartments in Westside have an average cost of $672 which is $1,578 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Westside.

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