What is the average apartment size in Springfield?

The average size for a Springfield, MO apartment is 897 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Springfield?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Springfield is $1,113 per month, a 2.61% increase from last years average of $1,085.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Springfield?

In Springfield, studios rent for $834 per month, one-bedroom units average $943 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,139 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,507 per month

What is the average apartment size in Springfield?

The typical apartment in Springfield offers about 897 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Springfield?

Studio apartments in Springfield average 458 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 711 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,010 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,228 sq. ft.

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Springfield?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Springfield include Doling ($719/month), Rountree ($780/month), and Oak Grove ($802/month), all below the citywide average of $1,113.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Springfield?

The most expensive neighborhoods in Springfield are Tom Watkins ($1,277/month), Cedar Crest South ($1,419/month), and Downtown Springfield ($1,774/month), often due to premium locations and high-end amenities.

Springfield, MO Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Springfield?

The typical rent budget in Springfield ranges from to per month, with 45% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Springfield?

In Springfield, 57% of households rent while 43% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 20, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Springfield is $1,113, a 2.61% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,085.

Studio Apartments at $834 offer the most budget-friendly option with 458 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 711 square feet for $943, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,139 offer 1,010 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,228 sq ft) for $1,507, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Springfield, MO

Last updated: February 20, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,113	897 sq. ft.
Studio	$834	458 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$943	711 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,139	1,010 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,507	1,228 sq. ft.

Springfield, MO rent trends

Rental prices in Springfield, MO have increased by 2.61% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,085 to $1,113.

What's the typical rent budget in Springfield, MO?

The largest share of rentals in Springfield, MO (45%) fall between - per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Springfield, MO?

45,370 or 57% of the households in Springfield, MO are renter-occupied while 34,069 or 43% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Springfield?

Doling $719/month

Rountree $780/month

Oak Grove $802/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,113/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Springfield?

Tom Watkins $1,277/month

Cedar Crest South $1,419/month

Downtown Springfield $1,774/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Springfield, MO By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Downtown Springfield	$1,774
Cedar Crest South	$1,419
Tom Watkins	$1,277
Stone Meadow	$1,270
Southwest Village - Marlborough	$1,211
Ravenwood	$1,146
Westside Springfield	$1,133
Fassnight	$1,128
Parkwood Survival	$1,098
Parkwest Village	$1,072
Oak Village	$1,065
National Place	$1,062
Broadmoor Terrace	$1,059
Scenic Heights	$1,055
Seminole - Holland	$972
Southern Hills	$944
Golfside	$926
Bradford Park	$925
Mid - Town Springfield	$852
Oak Grove	$802
Rountree	$780
Doling	$719

Springfield | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Bradford Park is 13% lower than in Broadmoor Terrace

$925

Bradford Park rent is 17% lower than Springfield average

Average Rent $925

$1,059

Broadmoor Terrace rent is 5% lower than Springfield average

Average Rent $1,059

How Springfield Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Springfield	$1,113
Kansas City	$1,316
Saint Louis	$1,390
Florissant	$1,038
Independence	$1,186
Saint Charles	$1,444
Lee's Summit	$1,542
O'Fallon	$1,522
Creve Coeur	$1,426
Raymore	$1,519
Chesterfield	$1,649
Nixa, MO	$945
Rogersville, MO	$1,033
Ozark, MO	$1,123
Republic, MO	$1,039

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Springfield apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.