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Rental Market Trends in Springfield, MO

What is the average rent in Springfield, MO?

$910/month

Average Rent

657 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3.6%

Increase in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Springfield, MO is $910 per month. This is 44% lower than the national average rent of $1,626/month, making renting in Springfield more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Springfield, you can expect to pay about $867 per month for a studio, $910 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,079 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,481 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$867/month
477 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$910/month
657 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,079/month
934 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,481/month
1,279 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$894/month
460 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,058/month
850 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,585/month
1,306 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,223/month
2,090 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$923/month
686 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,019/month
1,094 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,257/month
907 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Springfield, MO?

In the past year, rent has increased by 3.6%, which averages out to $34 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Springfield, MO
Last Updated March 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Springfield, MO
Percentage*
Rent Range
21% Below $700/month
44% $700 - $1,000/month
28% $1,001 - $1,500/month
6% $1,501 - $2,000/month
2% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Springfield?

Based on current rent prices, Cambridge Terrace, Southern Hills and East Springfield are the most affordable neighborhoods in Springfield.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Cambridge Terrace
$800/month
650 Sq Ft
Southern Hills
$806/month
641 Sq Ft
East Springfield
$818/month
552 Sq Ft
High Meadow Estates
$827/month
588 Sq Ft
Walnut Street
$851/month
478 Sq Ft
Village West
$858/month
600 Sq Ft
Golden Heights
$858/month
600 Sq Ft
West Village
$966/month
688 Sq Ft
Southwest Springfield
$1,020/month
684 Sq Ft
West Central
$1,021/month
771 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Springfield?

Based on current rent prices, Scenic Park, Downtown Springfield and Southeast Springfield are the most expensive neighborhoods in Springfield.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Scenic Park
$1,429/month
963 Sq Ft
Downtown Springfield
$1,102/month
753 Sq Ft
Southeast Springfield
$1,099/month
644 Sq Ft
North Springfield
$1,060/month
707 Sq Ft
West Central
$1,021/month
771 Sq Ft
Southwest Springfield
$1,020/month
684 Sq Ft
West Village
$966/month
688 Sq Ft
Village West
$858/month
600 Sq Ft
Golden Heights
$858/month
600 Sq Ft
Walnut Street
$851/month
478 Sq Ft

Which Springfield neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Springfield with the most apartments available are Southwest Springfield, Southeast Springfield and North Springfield .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Southwest Springfield
$1,020/month
684 Sq Ft
Southeast Springfield
$1,099/month
644 Sq Ft
North Springfield
$1,060/month
707 Sq Ft
Downtown Springfield
$1,102/month
753 Sq Ft
East Springfield
$818/month
552 Sq Ft
High Meadow Estates
$827/month
588 Sq Ft
West Central
$1,021/month
771 Sq Ft
Southern Hills
$806/month
641 Sq Ft
Village West
$858/month
600 Sq Ft
Golden Heights
$858/month
600 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Springfield, MO?

Because the average rent in Springfield is $910, you’ll want to make about $3,033 per month or $36,396 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Springfield, MO is 7.8% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Springfield is 10.1% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $867 - $1,481. You can expect to pay 5.9% less for groceries, 21.2% less for utilities, and 10.5% less for transportation.

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Springfield, MO

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Orchard Park Apartments

2601 N Cresthaven Ave,
Springfield, MO 65803

$765 - $2,006

Studio - 4 Beds

The 505 (MO)

The 505 (MO)

505 E St Louis St,
Springfield, MO 65806

$640 - $2,410 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 4 Beds

Westwood on Battlefield

Westwood on Battlefield

1131 W Battlefield St,
Springfield, MO 65807

$1,029 - $1,155

1-2 Beds

Farmers Park

Farmers Park

2144 E Republic Rd,
Springfield, MO 65804

$1,470 - $1,980

1-2 Beds

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The Wooten Company
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  • 4,158

    Units

  • 4

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48 Communities in Springfield
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Investors Management and Marketing
  • 51

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  • 5,704

    Units

  • 9

    Cities

11 Communities in Springfield
Entrust Property Solutions
Entrust Property Solutions
  • 14

    Communities

  • 1,623

    Units

  • 4

    Cities

10 Communities in Springfield
GPS Property Management
GPS Property Management
  • 10

    Communities

  • 366

    Units

  • 3

    Cities

8 Communities in Springfield
Affiniti Management Services
Affiniti Management Services
  • 10

    Communities

  • 1,526

    Units

  • 4

    Cities

6 Communities in Springfield
Cardinal Group Management and Advisory, LLC
Cardinal Group Management and Advisory, LLC
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    Communities

  • 31,916

    Units

  • 82

    Cities

4 Communities in Springfield
Ghan & Cooper
Ghan & Cooper
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  • 7,541

    Units

  • 23

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4 Communities in Springfield
CRES Management, LLC
CRES Management, LLC
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  • 3,472

    Units

  • 10

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4 Communities in Springfield

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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