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 Mar / 2026, the average rent in Springfield is $1,121 per month, a 2.56% increase from last years average of $1,093.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Springfield?

In Springfield, studios rent for $865 per month, one-bedroom units average $950 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,148 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,532 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 1,011 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), Oak Grove ($839/month), and Southern Hills ($896/month), all below the citywide average of $1,121.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Springfield?

The most expensive neighborhoods in Springfield are Broadmoor Terrace ($1,076/month), Westside Springfield ($1,139/month), and Fox Grape ($1,516/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: April 22, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Springfield is $1,121, a 2.56% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,093.

Studio Apartments at $865 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 $950, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,148 offer 1,011 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,228 sq ft) for $1,532, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Springfield, MO

Last updated: April 22, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,121	897 sq. ft.
Studio	$865	458 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$950	711 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,148	1,011 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,532	1,228 sq. ft.

Springfield, MO rent trends

Rental prices in Springfield, MO have increased by 2.56% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,093 to $1,121.

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

Oak Grove $839/month

Southern Hills $896/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,121/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Springfield?

Broadmoor Terrace $1,076/month

Westside Springfield $1,139/month

Fox Grape $1,516/month

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

Average Rent in Springfield, MO By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Fox Grape	$1,516
Westside Springfield	$1,139
Broadmoor Terrace	$1,076
Scenic Heights	$1,064
Seminole - Holland	$991
Golfside	$960
Bradford Park	$948
Southern Hills	$896
Oak Grove	$839
Doling	$719

Springfield | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Bradford Park is 12% lower than in Broadmoor Terrace

$948

Bradford Park rent is 16% lower than Springfield average

Average Rent $948

$1,076

Broadmoor Terrace rent is 4% lower than Springfield average

Average Rent $1,076

How Springfield Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Springfield	$1,121
Kansas City	$1,330
Saint Louis	$1,423
Florissant	$1,042
Saint Charles	$1,472
University City	$1,578
Independence	$1,177
Ballwin	$1,458
Jennings	$868
O'Fallon	$1,540
Raymore	$1,467
Republic, MO	$1,057
Ozark, MO	$1,126

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.