Beartown Flats
431 E Harrison St,
Springfield, MO 65806
$700
Studio
West Central
Springfield, MO
West Central - Springfield, MO Area Guide
With its pioneering spirit and a strong sense of adventure (this is, after all, the birthplace of historic Route 66), West Central welcomes those seeking a vibrant community with plenty of character. And since it is home to Missouri State University, West Central is very pedestrian and bicycle-friendly. West Central contains Downtown Springfield, a historic area filled with shops and restaurants all wrapped around Park Central Square. After renting a West Central apartment, be sure to visit Gillioz Theatre, a historic theater dating to the 1920s. Science buffs will appreciate the Discovery Center of Springfield, and concert-goers can attend shows at the Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts.
Rent Trends
As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in West Central is $744 for a studio, $662 for one bedroom, $964 for two bedrooms, and $1,506 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Central has increased by 2.7% in the past year.
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Studio
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460 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$744/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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500 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$662/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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755 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$964/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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854 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,506/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly West Central - Springfield, MO is for everyday living.
Very Walkable
69
/ 100
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Very Bikeable
76
/ 100
This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
Scores provided by Walk Score
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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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 February 2026.