Beartown Flats
431 E Harrison St,
Springfield, MO 65806
$895
Studio
Area Guide
West Central Springfield, MO
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 June 2026, the average apartment rent in West Central is $801 for a studio, $651 for one bedroom, $920 for two bedrooms, and $1,527 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Central has increased by 2.0% in the past year.
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Studio
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459 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$801/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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493 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$651/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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778 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$920/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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901 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,527/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly West Central - Springfield, MO is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
Daily Essentials
West Central - Springfield, MO offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk
Groceries
60
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
60
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
60
/ 100
Limited Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
30
/ 100
Recreation
West Central - Springfield, MO 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 West Central - Springfield, MO 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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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 June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.