The 505 (MO)
505 E St Louis St,
Springfield, MO 65806
$656 - $2,472 Total Monthly Price
Studio - 4 Beds
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO
Missouri State University - Springfield, MO Area Guide
Bear up in your maroon and white
MSU
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MO State
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Bears
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Lady Bears
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Welcoming
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Engaging
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Affordable
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Founded in 1905, Missouri State University is a large public research institution committed to developing ethical leadership, cultural competence, and community engagement. Missouri State offers more than 180 bachelor’s degree programs, with options ranging from Accounting to Zoology. MSU’s athletic teams are known as the Bears and Lady Bears, competing in the NCAA Division I Missouri Valley Conference. Located in Springfield, which blends small-town coziness with big-city amenities, MSU is surrounded by a variety of affordable apartments. Those frequenting the Taylor Health and Wellness Center would be wise to focus their search for housing on the east side of campus, accessible to South National Avenue. Those spending the bulk of their time at the McQueary Family Health Science Hall or the Center for Archaeological Research might prefer to look for accommodations on the west side of campus, with convenience to South Kimbrough Avenue. With more than 300 campus organizations and close proximity to Downtown Springfield, there’s never a shortage of things to do at Missouri State.
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Springfield, MO is $862 for a studio, $903 for one bedroom, $1,076 for two bedrooms, and $1,473 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Springfield has increased by 1.1% in the past year.
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Studio
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464 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$862/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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657 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$903/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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935 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,076/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,280 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,473/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Missouri State University - Springfield, MO (University) is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Missouri State University - Springfield, MO (University) offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk
Groceries
40
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
60
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
60
/ 100
Limited Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
30
/ 100
Recreation
Missouri State University - Springfield, MO (University) provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
60
/ 100
Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
30
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Missouri State University - Springfield, MO (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
40
/ 100
Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
40
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
90
/ 100
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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
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Grades 6-8
758 Students
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Grades 6-8
695 Students
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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
- Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center
- Dickerson Park Zoo
- Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park
Airports
- Springfield-Branson Ntl
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