
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westside Neighborhood of Springfield, MO from $500 (44 Rentals)
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Harvard

842 S Scenic Ave

Oakwood Townhomes

916 N Kansas Expy

1537 N Lyon Ave

Villages at Nathanael Greene

True North
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The Field

Market Street

Marion Park Apartments

The Crescent Apartments

Coryell Crossing

Scenic Meadows

505 W Grand St

The Wayfarer in the Dale
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Sherwood Village Apartments

The Vibe Crossing

3861 W Univ St

Broad-Lo

2017-2022 W College St

Delmar Meadows

623 W Belmont Ct

Clifton Heights Apartments
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749 W College St

2719 W Mt Vernon St

711 N Weaver Ave

Lodges at Kensington Park

830 S Newton Ave

747 S Nettleton Ave

1411 W Mt Vernon St

Eko Park Apartments
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626 S Forest Ave

1911 W Elm St

1203 W State St

1807 W Lincoln St

832 S Fort Ave

1040 S Clifton Ave

Brewery District Flats

531 S Fort Ave
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Beacon Village

1201 W Walnut St

341 N Warren Ave

1426 N Ethyl Ave
Westside, Springfield, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Westside?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westside Studio Apartments | $946 | $575 | $1,545 |
| Westside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,083 | $610 | $1,950 |
| Westside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,415 | $695 | $2,795 |
| Westside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,686 | $895 | $3,125 |
| Westside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,028 | $1,200 | $3,215 |
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There are currently 44 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Westside Neighborhood of Springfield, MO.
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Cheapest Available Westside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Westside area of Springfield, MO is a 2 Beds unit found at True North priced from $750. The Field has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $755. Here are the most affordable Westside apartments for rent in Springfield, MO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| True North | 2 Beds, 1.5 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $750 |
| The Field | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $755 |
| Oakwood Townhomes | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $795 |
| The Wayfarer in the Dale | Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Sherwood Village Apartments | Studio-P1 | Studio,1BA | $917 |
| Villages at Nathanael Greene | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| The Vibe Crossing | Studio | Studio,1BA | $975 |
| Scenic Meadows | Two Bed | 2BR,2BA | $1,035 |
| Kensington Park Apartments | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| The Crescent Apartments | Serenity | Studio,1BA | $1,174 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westside, MO
As of January 27, 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Park Townhomes | 3 Bed, 1.5 Bath | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.91 |
| Parkway Townhouses | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.18 |
| Oakwood Townhomes | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $0.60 |
| Coryell Crossing | Furnished 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| Six23 Condos | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.08 |
| Scenic Station Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.03 |
| Eko Park Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.18 |
| Marion Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Villages at Nathanael Greene | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Scenic Meadows | Two Bed | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
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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 $1,174.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Westside?
The cheapest apartment in Westside is The Field which is listed at $755, while the average apartment in Westside costs $2,500.
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 7 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 $580 which is $1,920 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Westside.
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