Drury University

Springfield, MO

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Drury University - Springfield, MO

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This Southwest Missouri institution is a fixture of the state’s academic community

Private Liberal Arts Historic Urban Small

Founded as a Christian college in 1873, Drury University is recognized today as one of the most highly-ranked regional universities in the Midwest. The university serves a healthy mix of traditional and continuing education students, the latter group making up more than half of the overall student body. Nearly all full-time students under the age of 21 are required to live on campus, creating a distinct campus culture built around a strong sense of community.

The Drury University campus sits right between Midtown and Downtown Springfield, just a few blocks from Park Central square. The surrounding neighborhoods are largely residential, and there are numerous affordable apartments, houses, and condos within easy walking distance of campus and the city center. Living near campus gives you enviable access to the city’s best attractions, including Hammons Field, Jordan Valley Park, and the diverse dining and nightlife downtown.

Rent Trends

As of October 2025, the average apartment rent in Springfield, MO is $848 for a studio, $888 for one bedroom, $1,064 for two bedrooms, and $1,483 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Springfield has increased by 2.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 465 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $848/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 662 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $888/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 942 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,064/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,295 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,483/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

47

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

52

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Walt Disney Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

568 Students

Sequiota Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

344 Students

David Harrison Elementary

Public

Grades PK-4

288 Students

Horace Mann Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

398 Students

Hickory Hills Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

353 Students

Hickory Hills Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

414 Students

Cherokee Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

758 Students

Carver Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

695 Students

Central High

Public

Grades 6-12

1,464 Students

Pershing Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

704 Students

Kickapoo High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,881 Students

Glendale High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,307 Students

Central High

Public

Grades 6-12

1,464 Students

Parkview High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,234 Students

Hillcrest High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,017 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Discovery Center of Springfield
  • Wonders of Wildlife
  • Dickerson Park Zoo
  • Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center
  • Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park

Airports

  • Springfield-Branson Ntl

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2025.