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Highlights

  • Ceramic tile
  • Walk-in closet
  • Stunning downtown views
  • Luxury vinyl wood-plank floating floors
  • Spacious one-bedroom apartment

Location

400 East Jefferson Street, Springfield, Illinois 62701, United States|Downtown Springfield
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Management

King Rentals

Leasing office

(844) 394-8701 ext. 8003

Property Overview

The St. Nicholas Apartments offer a competitive overall experience with a Zumper expert rating of 8.2, reflecting its strong price-to-value ratio and exceptional amenities and location ratings of 9.0. Residents can enjoy stunning downtown views from spacious one-bedroom apartments featuring luxury finishes like ceramic tile and vinyl wood-plank floors. The vibrant community is perfect for social engagement, with numerous restaurants, theaters, and parks nearby, ensuring a rich lifestyle complemented by excellent nearby services.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.2
Very Good
With a solid 8.2 out of 10 overall, The St. Nicholas Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Trustworthiness, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The St. Nicholas Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • Less expensive
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Great for

  • Social life

Floor plans

The St. Nicholas Apartments - 10051 bed1 bath$780 /moSpacious one-bedroom apartment on the 10th floor, offering stunning downtown views. Features include a walk-in closet, ceramic tile, and luxury vinyl wood-plank floating floors

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About The St. Nicholas Apartments

HomeApartments in SpringfieldDowntown Springfield The St. Nicholas Apartments

Spacious one-bedroom apartment on the 10th floor, offering stunning downtown views. Features include a walk-in closet, ceramic tile, and luxury vinyl wood-plank floating floors


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.2
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.2 out of 10 overall, The St. Nicholas Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Trustworthiness, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The St. Nicholas Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated The St. Nicholas Apartments
Price·8A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Scoring a 8/10, The St. Nicholas Apartments is a great option for renters looking for apartments in Downtown Springfield. The rent is significantly lower than the median rent for the area, therefore this property is competitively priced for its location and its features. Residents here will find a home that meets their needs with few trade-offs.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
The St. Nicholas Apartments goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including building or unit level amenities. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, The St. Nicholas Apartments receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
The St. Nicholas Apartments is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·7A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While it may not have as many distinctive features as similar properties in the surrounding area, renters can trust The St. Nicholas Apartments to provide reasonable accomodations and accurate details about its community.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The St. Nicholas Apartments provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

The St. Nicholas Apartments is great for:

Social life

  • 26 theaters, music venues, or sports arenas nearby
  • Diverse age groups live in this area
  • 98 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • Area has 12 parks and recreation options

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How The St. Nicholas Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 1 mile away
Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Images Available
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Considerations

No central heat
Fewer climate control options
No laundry facilities available
This property doesn't offer on-site or in-unit washers and dryers
Oven not listed
In-unit oven not included in listing

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Rent trends in Downtown Springfield

1-bedroom apartments at The St. Nicholas Apartments cost about 15% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Springfield.

Median rents as of Dec 13 2025.
Downtown Springfield
Springfield
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Springfield
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$725
January 2024$750
February 2024$750
March 2024$750
April 2024$750
May 2024$750
June 2024$750
July 2024$794
August 2024$799
September 2024$797
October 2024$798
November 2024$800
December 2024$792
January 2025$787
February 2025$779
March 2025$799
April 2025$800
May 2025$800
June 2025$806
July 2025$800
August 2025$799
September 2025$816
October 2025$810
November 2025$803
December 2025$800
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Downtown Springfield
MonthMedian Rent
April 2024$700
May 2024$680

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Schools near The St. Nicholas Apartments

Elizabeth Graham Elementary School

900 w edwards st

springfield, IL, 62704

K-5Public
C+

Early Learning Center

2501 s 1st st

springfield, IL, 62704

PKPublic
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Getting around Springfield near 400 East Jefferson Street

Walking

6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

6/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Transit

4/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 400 East Jefferson Street, Springfield

Groceries

8/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

6/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

7/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Nightlife

5/10
Some bars within walking distance

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