Vue on Walnut | Student Housing
430 E Walnut St,
Springfield, MO 65806
$598 - $1,118 | Studio - 4 Beds
Founded in 1905, Missouri State University is a large public research institution committed to developing ethical leadership, cultural competence, and community engagement. Missouri State offers more than 180 bachelor’s degree programs, with options ranging from Accounting to Zoology. MSU’s athletic teams are known as the Bears and Lady Bears, competing in the NCAA Division I Missouri Valley Conference.
Located in Springfield, which blends small-town coziness with big-city amenities, MSU is surrounded by a variety of affordable apartments. Those frequenting the Taylor Health and Wellness Center would be wise to focus their search for housing on the east side of campus, accessible to South National Avenue. Those spending the bulk of their time at the McQueary Family Health Science Hall or the Center for Archaeological Research might prefer to look for accommodations on the west side of campus, with convenience to South Kimbrough Avenue.
With more than 300 campus organizations and close proximity to Downtown Springfield, there’s never a shortage of things to do at Missouri State.
As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Springfield, MO is $811 for a studio, $864 for one bedroom, $1,044 for two bedrooms, and $1,456 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Springfield has increased by 3.6% in the past year.
Studio
462 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$811/month
Average Rent
1 BR
666 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$864/month
Average Rent
2 BR
962 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,044/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,305 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,456/month
Average Rent
Car-Dependent
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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
Bikeable
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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
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758 Students
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704 Students
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695 Students
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414 Students
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1,881 Students
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1,464 Students
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† 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.
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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 2025.