Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westside Neighborhood of Springfield, MO from $300 (44 Rentals)

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property at 3861 W Univ St

$875 - $1,250

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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3861 W Univ St

SpringfieldMO65807

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Franciscan Villa
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Franciscan Villa

620 W Scott StSpringfield, MO 65802
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Broad-Lo
1 Bedroom Apartments

Broad-Lo

1010 W Locust StSpringfield, MO 65803
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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 $550. Oakwood Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Westside apartments for rent in Springfield, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MarkwoodMarkwood 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$550
Oakwood Townhomes1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$700
The Wayfarer in the DaleStudioStudio,1BA$900
The Field1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$915
Sherwood Village ApartmentsStudio-P2Studio,1BA$965
Market StreetMarket Street 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1,025
Delmar Meadows2 BR2BR,1BA$1,037
Coryell Crossing2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,235
Forest Park Townhomes2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,245
Union Biscuit Warehouse, LLC2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,425

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westside, MO

As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Westside area is the $0.93 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at Artifacts Warehouse in the in the Central neighborhood starting from $1,475. The second greatest value Westside apartment is the 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at Heatherwood Apartments starting at $1,550 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the Northwest 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.
Artifacts Warehouse3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$0.93
Heatherwood Apartments3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.12
Parkway Townhouses3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.18
Coryell Crossing2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.01
Forest Park Townhomes2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.04
Union Biscuit Warehouse, LLC2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.38
Market StreetMarket Street 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.09
Delmar Meadows2 BR2BR,1BA$1.26
Oakwood Townhomes1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.08
MarkwoodMarkwood 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.98

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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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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Westside, Springfield, MO

Ranked #28

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 $1,425.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Westside?

The cheapest apartment in Westside is Markwood which is listed at $550, while the average apartment in Westside costs $1,649.

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 1 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 $838 which is $811 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Westside.

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