Average Rent in Springfield MO
8 apartment buildings, 45 units. Real prices pulled from each property's leasing system this morning.
Avg Rent
$1,362/mo
Cheapest
$750/mo
Properties
8
Units
45
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 8 properties in Springfield MO.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Springfield MO Rent Prices
All 8 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
C. Arch Bay Company
453 S Patton Ave, Springfield
The Columns Apartments
2149 E Sunshine St, Springfield, MO 65804, USA
Roza Homes, LLC
1122 E Walnut St, Springfield
Humble Abode Properties
1225 S Ingram Mill Rd, Springfield
Beacon Springfield
530 Bear Blvd, Springfield, MO 65806, USA
Heer’s Luxury Living
138 Park Central Square, Springfield, MO 65806, USA
Sky Eleven
331 Park Central E ste 104, Springfield
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C. Arch Bay Company 453 S Patton Ave, Springfield | $750 | $1,064 | $1.16 | 4.5 | 7 |
| 2 | The Columns Apartments 2149 E Sunshine St, Springfield, MO 65804, USA | $987 | $1,021 | $1.68 | 4.2 | 19 |
| 3 | Roza Homes, LLC 1122 E Walnut St, Springfield | $1,000 | $1,808 | $1.13 | 3.8 | 16 |
| 4 | Humble Abode Properties 1225 S Ingram Mill Rd, Springfield | $1,295 | $1,847 | $1.58 | 4.2 | 3 |
| 5 | Beacon Springfield 530 Bear Blvd, Springfield, MO 65806, USA | -- | -- | -- | 4.3 | 0 |
| 6 | Heer’s Luxury Living 138 Park Central Square, Springfield, MO 65806, USA | -- | -- | -- | 4.1 | 0 |
| 7 | Sky Eleven 331 Park Central E ste 104, Springfield | -- | -- | -- | 2.9 | 0 |
Explore Each Property
C. Arch Bay Company
4.5453 S Patton Ave, Springfield
The Columns Apartments
4.22149 E Sunshine St, Springfield, MO 65804, USA
Roza Homes, LLC
3.81122 E Walnut St, Springfield
Humble Abode Properties
4.21225 S Ingram Mill Rd, Springfield
Beacon Springfield
4.3530 Bear Blvd, Springfield, MO 65806, USA
Heer’s Luxury Living
4.1138 Park Central Square, Springfield, MO 65806, USA
Springfield MO Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Springfield MO is $1,362 per month, based on 45 units across 8 apartment communities. Prices range from $750 at C. Arch Bay Company to $1,295 at Humble Abode Properties.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $1,021/mo | $750/mo | 21 |
| 2 Bed | $1,368/mo | $800/mo | 10 |
| 3 Bed | $1,467/mo | $1,000/mo | 7 |
| 4 Bed | $2,274/mo | $1,600/mo | 7 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Springfield MO, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Springfield MO averages $1,021/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,368/mo. At the local median household income of $45,984, that works out to 36% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Springfield MO at $920/mo. The current tracked market average runs 48% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Springfield MO while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Springfield MO?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$54,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,362/mo.
Comfortable income
$65,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($750/mo), you need to earn at least $30,000/year.
Median household income in Springfield MO is $45,984 , about 30% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Springfield MO
Overall prices in Springfield MO runs below the national average by about 11% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 89.1, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Springfield MO's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,362 |
| Utilities | $293 |
| Groceries | $522 |
| Transportation | $698 |
| Healthcare | $341 |
| Other goods and services | $545 |
| Estimated total | $3,760/mo |
Population
169,432
Median household income
$45,984
Census median rent
$920/mo
Rent as % of income
30.5%
Median age
33.6
Mean commute
18 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Missouri
How Springfield MO rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Springfield MO | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| ST Louis, MO | $1,520 | +12% | 22 |
| Kansas City, MO | $1,674 | +23% | 22 |
| Independence, MO | $1,393 | +2% | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Springfield MO?
The average rent in Springfield MO is $1,362 per month, based on 45 units across 8 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Springfield MO?
The lowest available rent in Springfield MO starts at $750 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Springfield MO?
1-bedroom apartments in Springfield MO average $1,021/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $750/mo across 21 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Springfield MO?
2-bedroom apartments in Springfield MO average $1,368/mo. Units start from $800/mo across 10 units currently listed.
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