Orchard Park
1516 Seven Pines Rd,
Springfield, IL 62704
$1,365 | 1-3 Beds
Springfield
Springfield, IL
Area Guide
History and community blend beautifully in Springfield
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There’s an unmistakable charm to Springfield, a city that exudes the allure of a small town while housing nearly 115,000 residents. Blending modern conveniences with a historic atmosphere, the capital city of Illinois — and birthplace of President Abraham Lincoln — is a compelling Midwest metropolis for renters of all types.
Aside from its presidential history, Springfield is full of culinary delights and entertainment destinations. Cozy Dog Drive-In alleges to have made the first corn dog in 1946, and it’s always a popular spot. Enjoy the shops at White Oaks Mall, fun at Knight’s Action Park, and plenty of breweries just north of the city center. There’s a number of parks and excellent educational opportunities, including the University of Illinois Springfield. The city comes together to enjoy annual events like the Illinois State Fair and more.
Should you choose to rent an apartment in Springfield, you’ll have access to all of the amenities the city provides, plus the endless aquatic fun on Lake Springfield. The surrounding Interstates make a commute or road trip simple from Illinois’ capital simple.
Rent Trends
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Springfield, IL is $772 for a studio, $824 for one bedroom, $991 for two bedrooms, and $1,305 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Springfield has increased by 3.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$824/month
676 Sq Ft
House
$1,335/month
858 Sq Ft
Condo
$806/month
683 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,180/month
777 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Springfield, IL is 9.5% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Springfield is 19.8% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $772 - $1,305. You can expect to pay 2.5% less for groceries, 4.8% less for utilities, and 10.0% more for transportation.
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Transportation
50
Somewhat Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
30
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
50
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Schools
Public
Grades K-5
302 Students
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Public
Grades 1-8
391 Students
8
Public
Grades K-5
344 Students
7
Public
Grades K-5
423 Students
6
Public
Grades K-5
281 Students
6
Public
Grades 6-8
298 Students
9
Public
Grades 1-8
391 Students
8
Public
Grades PK-12
184 Students
5
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
713 Students
3
Public
Grades 6-8
531 Students
2
Public
Grades 9-12
1,461 Students
5
Public
Grades PK-12
184 Students
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Springfield Southeast High School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,261 Students
2
Public
Grades 9-12
1,058 Students
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Public
Grades 9-12
130 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Washington Park
- Illinois State Museum
- Washington Park Botanical Garden
- UIS Observatory
- Henson Robinson Zoo
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Abraham Lincoln Capital
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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 2025.