The 505 (MO)
505 E St Louis St,
Springfield, MO 65806
$657 - $2,473 Total Monthly Price
Studio - 4 Beds
Drury University
Springfield, MO
Drury University - Springfield, MO Area Guide
This Southwest Missouri institution is a fixture of the state’s academic community
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Liberal Arts
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Historic
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Urban
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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 April 2026, the average apartment rent in Springfield, MO is $861 for a studio, $906 for one bedroom, $1,079 for two bedrooms, and $1,465 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Springfield has increased by 1.4% in the past year.
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Studio
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464 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$861/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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657 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$906/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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935 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,079/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,280 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,465/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Drury University - Springfield, MO (University) is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Essentials are more spread out in Drury University - Springfield, MO (University), so everyday errands require more planning.
Supermarket Within a 30 Minute Walk
Groceries
30
/ 100
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
50
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
50
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
40
/ 100
Recreation
Drury University - Springfield, MO (University) provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
70
/ 100
Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
20
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Drury University - Springfield, MO (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
30
/ 100
Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
40
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
100
/ 100
Scores provided by
Schools
Public
Grades K-5
568 Students
Public
Grades K-5
344 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
288 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
398 Students
Public
Grades K-5
353 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
414 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
758 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
695 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
1,464 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
704 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,881 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,307 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
1,464 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,234 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,017 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
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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