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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Open layout
  • Conveniently located
  • Fireplace
  • 2 car garage
  • Large walk in closet

Location

4040 South Fort Avenue, Springfield, Missouri 65807, United States
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Management

Cowherd Construction

Leasing office

(417) 887-1600

Property Overview

This property receives a strong Zumper Expert Rating of 8.5, reflecting its competitive pricing and excellent amenities, with ratings of 10 for price and 9 for amenities and location. Notable features include an open layout, a fireplace, and a large walk-in closet, alongside convenient access to transportation and local amenities. The area is also pet-friendly and offers vibrant social opportunities, highlighted by numerous restaurants and outdoor spaces nearby.

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

7.9
Very Good
Fort is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Amenities will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • High school nearby
  • Less expensive

Great for

  • Pet owners
  • Social life

Floor plans

2BR/2.0BA2 bed2 bath1,100 sqft$895 /mo1 unit availableConveniently located 2 bedroom, 2 bath, and 2 car garage duplex. This unit is close to everything on the SW side of town. It rents for $895 with an $895 deposit. Pets are welcome with limitations and breed restrictions. Pets require an additional deposit and a monthly pet rent charge. The duplex features an open layout with a fireplace and large walk in closet. Mowing is included and trash is an additional $15 a month. This home will go FAST! Do not miss it! To see other available listings or to apply, check out our website at www cowherd us

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Amenities for Fort

Appliances

DishwasherFridge
Garbage DisposalMicrowave
OvenRange
RefrigeratorStove/Oven

Building

Cats OKDogs OK

Grounds

Outdoor Space

Services

Lawn Care Provided
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Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed

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About Fort

HomeApartments in Springfield Fort

Conveniently located 2 bedroom, 2 bath, and 2 car garage duplex. This unit is close to everything on the SW side of town. It rents for $895 with an $895 deposit. Pets are welcome with limitations and breed restrictions. Pets require an additional deposit and a monthly pet rent charge. The duplex features an open layout with a fireplace and large walk in closet. Mowing is included and trash is an additional $15 a month. This home will go FAST! Do not miss it! To see other available listings or to apply, check out our website at www cowherd us


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.
7.9
/10
Very Good
Fort is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Amenities will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.
How we rated Fort
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, Fort is a great option for renters looking for apartments in this neighborhood. 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.
Fort goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Fort 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.
Fort 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·6A 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 Fort does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
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.
Fort 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.

Fort is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 3 pet hospitals in the area
  • 3 pet grooming services nearby
  • 4 pet supply stores near the property

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 73 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • A bustling neighborhood
  • The area has transit 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 Fort compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.5 mile away
High school nearby
There is a high school 1 mile away
Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby

Considerations

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Rent trends in Springfield

2-bedroom apartments at Fort cost about 15% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Springfield.

Median rents as of Nov 29 2025.
Springfield
A table of studio rental data trends in Springfield
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$695
January 2024$695
February 2024$690
March 2024$779
April 2024$800
May 2024$840
June 2024$863
July 2024$862
August 2024$826
September 2024$836
October 2024$841
November 2024$835
December 2024$858
January 2025$862
February 2025$851
March 2025$821
April 2025$839
May 2025$817
June 2025$818
July 2025$805
August 2025$807
September 2025$814
October 2025$850
November 2025$848

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$35,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $35,800 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $895.
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Schools near Fort

Horace Mann Elementary School

3745 s broadway

springfield, MO, 65807

PK, K-5Public
B-

Shady Dell Early Childhood Center

2757 e division

springfield, MO, 65803

PKPublic
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Getting around Springfield near 4040 South Fort Avenue

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

4/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 4040 South Fort Avenue, Springfield

Groceries

4/10
At least one grocery store within a 30-minute walk

Shopping

4/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

3/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

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

High schools

1/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk

Parks

4/10
Limited amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

2/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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