Average Rent in Springfield, MO
13 apartment buildings, 99 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,239/mo
market average
Cheapest
$660/mo
Park East
Properties
13
tracked daily
Units
99
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 13 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 13 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Park East
318 Park Central E, Springfield, MO 65806, USA
Sky Eleven
331 Park Central E ste 104, Springfield, MO 65806, USA
C. Arch Bay Company
453 S Patton Ave, Springfield, MO 65806, USA
Heer’s Luxury Living
138 Park Central Square, Springfield, MO 65806, USA
Orchard Park Apartments
2601 N Cresthaven Ave, Springfield, MO 65803, USA
Trail’s Bend Apartments and Townhomes
2621 S Jefferson Ave, Springfield, MO 65807, USA
The Columns Apartments
2149 E Sunshine St, Springfield, MO 65804, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Park East 318 Park Central E, Springfield, MO 65806, USA | $660 | $763 | $1.68 | 3.9 (164) | 7 |
| 2 | Sky Eleven 331 Park Central E ste 104, Springfield, MO 65806, USA | $660 | $763 | $1.68 | 2.9 (86) | 7 |
| 3 | C. Arch Bay Company 453 S Patton Ave, Springfield, MO 65806, USA | $700 | $1,030 | $1.36 | 4.5 (35) | 5 |
| 4 | Heer’s Luxury Living 138 Park Central Square, Springfield, MO 65806, USA | $875 | $875 | $1.03 | 4.1 (22) | 1 |
| 5 | Orchard Park Apartments 2601 N Cresthaven Ave, Springfield, MO 65803, USA | $875 | $875 | $1.03 | 3.6 (268) | 1 |
| 6 | Trail’s Bend Apartments and Townhomes 2621 S Jefferson Ave, Springfield, MO 65807, USA | $885 | $1,471 | $1.58 | 4.2 (52) | 9 |
| 7 | The Columns Apartments 2149 E Sunshine St, Springfield, MO 65804, USA | $897 | $923 | $1.54 | 4.2 (188) | 14 |
Explore Each Property
Park East
3.9 (164)318 Park Central E, Springfield, MO 65806, USA
Sky Eleven
2.9 (86)331 Park Central E ste 104, Springfield, MO 65806, USA
C. Arch Bay Company
4.5 (35)453 S Patton Ave, Springfield, MO 65806, USA
Heer’s Luxury Living
4.1 (22)138 Park Central Square, Springfield, MO 65806, USA
Orchard Park Apartments
3.6 (268)2601 N Cresthaven Ave, Springfield, MO 65803, USA
Trail’s Bend Apartments and Townhomes
4.2 (52)2621 S Jefferson Ave, Springfield, MO 65807, USA
Springfield, MO Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Springfield, MO is $1,239 per month, based on 99 units across 13 apartment communities. Prices range from $660 at Park East to $1,560 at Roza Homes, LLC.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $865/mo | $660/mo | 22 |
| 1 Bed | $1,018/mo | $700/mo | 29 |
| 2 Bed | $1,419/mo | $900/mo | 28 |
| 3 Bed | $1,481/mo | $709/mo | 15 |
| 4 Bed | $2,436/mo | $1,960/mo | 5 |
Every price is a real asking rent, 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 $1,018/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,419/mo. At the local median household income of $45,984, that works out to 32% 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 35% 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
$50,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,239/mo.
Comfortable income
$59,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($660/mo), you need to earn at least $26,000/year.
Median household income in Springfield, MO is $45,984 , about 23% 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) | $1,239 |
| Utilities | $293 |
| Groceries | $522 |
| Transportation | $698 |
| Healthcare | $341 |
| Other goods and services | $545 |
| Estimated total | $3,637/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 | $1,552 | +25% | 27 |
| Kansas City, MO | $1,680 | +36% | 18 |
| Independence, MO | $1,291 | +4% | 11 |
| Lee S Summit, MO | $1,654 | +33% | 10 |
| ST Charles, MO | $1,855 | +50% | 8 |
| O Fallon, MO | $1,562 | +26% | 7 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Springfield, MO?
The average rent in Springfield, MO is $1,239 per month, based on 99 units across 13 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Springfield, MO?
The lowest available rent in Springfield, MO starts at $660 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Springfield, MO?
1-bedroom apartments in Springfield, MO average $1,018/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $700/mo across 29 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Springfield, MO?
2-bedroom apartments in Springfield, MO average $1,419/mo. Units start from $900/mo across 28 units currently listed.
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