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Springfield, MO

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Experience a unique blend of small-town charm and big-city bustle

Mountain Views Scenic Family-Friendly Convenient Affordable

Located in scenic southwest Missouri at the foot of the Ozark Mountains, Springfield exudes a sense of small-town charm along with a distinct big-city vibe. Springfield has it all, boasting a strong economy with an affordable cost of living in addition to plenty of diverse opportunities for entertainment and cultural activities.

You’ll never run out of things to do near your Springfield apartment. You can swing by Downtown Springfield to see a performance at the Gillioz Theatre, check out the latest interactive exhibit at the Discovery Center of Springfield, and grab a unique treat at Hurts Donut Company. Springfield places you within minutes of excellent shopping at Battlefield Mall and Primrose Marketplace. You can bask in the great outdoors at Hammons Field, Dickerson Park Zoo, Doling Park, and Nathanael Greene Park.

Commuting and traveling from Springfield is a breeze with convenience to Interstate 44 and U.S. Route 65 as well as Springfield-Branson National Airport.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Springfield, MO is $816 for a studio, $864 for one bedroom, $1,037 for two bedrooms, and $1,450 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Springfield has increased by 4.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$864/month
667 Sq Ft
House
$1,549/month
1,225 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,068/month
1,023 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Springfield, MO is 14.2% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Springfield is 25.8% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $816 - $1,450. You can expect to pay 5.8% less for groceries, 18.7% less for utilities, and 11.6% less for transportation.

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Transportation

47

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

52

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

Gray Elementary

Public

Grades PK-4

434 Students

8
out of 10

McBride Elementary

Public

Grades PK-4

382 Students

8
out of 10

David Harrison Elementary

Public

Grades PK-4

288 Students

8
out of 10

Walt Disney Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

568 Students

7
out of 10

Jeffries Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

440 Students

7
out of 10

Cherokee Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

758 Students

8
out of 10

Central High

Public

Grades 6-12

1,464 Students

6
out of 10

Pershing Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

704 Students

6
out of 10

Carver Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

695 Students

6
out of 10

Hickory Hills Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

414 Students

6
out of 10

Kickapoo High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,881 Students

7
out of 10

Central High

Public

Grades 6-12

1,464 Students

6
out of 10

Glendale High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,307 Students

4
out of 10

Parkview High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,234 Students

3
out of 10

Hillcrest High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,017 Students

2
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Wonders of Wildlife
  • Discovery Center of Springfield
  • Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center
  • Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park
  • Springfield Conservation Nature Center

Airports

  • Springfield-Branson Ntl

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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.