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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Updated interior
  • Painted white cabinetry
  • Dining area
  • Comfortable living room
  • Everyday conveniences

Location

1010 E Elm St, Springfield, MO 65806, USA
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Management

GPS Property Management LLC

Leasing office

(417) 605-2907

Property Overview

The Local on Elm earns strong marks overall, with a solid expert rating, competitive pricing, and a convenient location. Its updated interior, painted white cabinetry, dining area, and comfortable living room add to the appeal, while nearby cultural spots, entertainment venues, restaurants, and everyday conveniences support an active, well-connected lifestyle.

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

8.4
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, The Local on Elm is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The Local on Elm has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive

Great for

  • Social life

Floor plans

2 Bed 1 Bath2 bed1 bath925 sqft$925 /mo1 unit availableWalking distance of Missouri State University! This inviting unit features low-maintenance vinyl flooring throughout and a functional layout with plenty of space to make your own. Step inside to a comfortable living room that flows into the dining area and kitchen, featuring painted white cabinetry, all kitchen appliances included, and a convenient pantry closet for additional storage. Both bedrooms offer great space, including one with a walk-in closet, and share a full bathroom. Enjoy your own covered patio for relaxing outdoors. With an updated interior and a fantastic location near MSU, shopping, dining, downtown Springfield, and everyday conveniences, this apartment offers easy living in the heart of Springfield!

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Amenities for The Local on Elm

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

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Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
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Units42

About The Local on Elm

HomeApartments in Springfield The Local on Elm

Walking distance of Missouri State University! This inviting unit features low-maintenance vinyl flooring throughout and a functional layout with plenty of space to make your own. Step inside to a comfortable living room that flows into the dining area and kitchen, featuring painted white cabinetry, all kitchen appliances included, and a convenient pantry closet for additional storage. Both bedrooms offer great space, including one with a walk-in closet, and share a full bathroom. Enjoy your own covered patio for relaxing outdoors. With an updated interior and a fantastic location near MSU, shopping, dining, downtown Springfield, and everyday conveniences, this apartment offers easy living in the heart of Springfield!


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.
8.4
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, The Local on Elm is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The Local on Elm has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated The Local on Elm
Price·10A 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.
The Local on Elm offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·8A 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.
With multiple in-demand amenities, The Local on Elm is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
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 Local on Elm 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 The Local on Elm does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A 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 level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

The Local on Elm is great for:

Social life

  • 98 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 89 museums, art galleries, or cultural centers within 1 mile
  • 26 theaters, music venues, or sports arenas nearby

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 Local on Elm compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1.3 miles away
Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 0.7 miles away

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Rent trends in Springfield

2-bedroom apartments at The Local on Elm cost about 10% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Springfield.

Median rents as of Oct 17 2026.
Springfield
A table of studio rental data trends in Springfield
MonthMedian Rent
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
December 2025$856
January 2026$879
February 2026$875
March 2026$896
April 2026$893
May 2026$883
June 2026$877
July 2026$884
August 2026$871
September 2026$883
October 2026$865

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 1010 E Elm St?

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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The general rule of thumb is to spend around 30% or less of your income on rent.
Recommended income

$37,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $37,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $925.
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Schools near The Local on Elm

Rountree Elementary School

1333 e grand

springfield, MO, 65804

K-5Public
C+

Greene Valley School

1601 e pythian

springfield, MO, 65802

K-12Public

Shady Dell Early Childhood Center

2757 e division

springfield, MO, 65803

PKPublic

Adah Fulbright Early Childhood

3373 wbattlefield rd

springfield, MO, 65807

PKPublic

Cogdill Early Childhood Center

218 w mccabe st

strafford, MO, 65757

PKPublic
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Neighborhood

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Springfield near 1010 E Elm St

Walking

7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

6/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.

Cycling

6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

2/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 1010 E Elm St, Springfield

Groceries

7/10
Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Shopping

7/10
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Cafes

7/10
Wide variety of cafés within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Restaurants

8/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Primary schools

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

High schools

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

Parks

6/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

8/10
Wide variety of bars within a few minutes' walk

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