Last updated on October 29, 2026

Average rent in
Springfield, MO

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Springfield rent stands today

    Springfield, MO rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,134/month. Month over month, rents increased 4.0%, reversing a modest year-over-year decline of $16 per month on average.

  • Springfield is 40.3% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 541 total rentals offering a smaller but accessible market for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Studios rent for $850/month, 1-bedrooms $895/month, and 2-bedrooms $1,000/month, while 3-bedrooms rise to $1,475/month and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,012/month. Houses command a median of $1,385/month compared to $995/month for apartments, which make up 42% of total rentals.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Cinnamon Square saw rents fall 53.1% year over year to $1,173/month across 24 rentals. This steep local decline contrasts with the broadly flat citywide market and shows a hyperlocal cooldown in this neighborhood.

Median rent

Median rent in Springfield

$1,134/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Springfield is $1,134 per month as of October 2026. This is 40% below the national average rent, or $765 less per month.

$1.10

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Springfield

541

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Springfield rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Springfield, MO

Average rent prices in Springfield have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Springfield, MO

Rent prices in Springfield vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Springfield is $995, whereas a house costs $1,385. 1-bedroom apartments in Springfield run $895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,025.

Listings

Studio

$850

2%

6%

1 bedroom

$895

2%

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,000

No Change

No Change

3 bedroom

$1,475

3%

5%

4 bedroom

$2,012

3%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$895

Last 30 days

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,475

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,012

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Springfield, MO, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Springfield, MO compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Springfield and Ash Grove by all bedroom counts and property types.

Springfield

Median rent price$1,134
decreased by40%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,495
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Springfield, MO is 24% lower than the median rent in Ash Grove, MO.

Cost of living in Springfield, MO

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services5% lower
Groceries6% lower
Health5% higher
Housing11% lower
Transportation10% lower
Utilities21% lower

Discover rentals in Springfield, MO

Walnut Quads - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

7.4

Very good

Walnut Quads

450 E Walnut St, Springfield, MO 65806

1 bed

1 bath

$495

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Bear Paw Commons - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

5d+ ago

8

Very good

Bear Paw Commons

405 E Madison St, Springfield, MO 65806

2–4 beds

1–2 baths

$499–$599

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Bear Town - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

6.5

Good

Bear Town

417 E Madison St, Springfield, MO 65806

3 beds

2 baths

$585

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
525 S Newton Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

West Central house for rent in Springfield

525 S Newton - 1

525 S Newton Ave #1, Springfield, MO 65806

2 beds

1 bath

$595

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Springfield, MO

Quick answers to common questions about the Springfield rental market.

How much is rent in Springfield?

The average rent in Springfield is $1,134 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Springfield?

Average rent prices in Springfield have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.

How does Springfield rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Springfield is 40% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $765 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Springfield?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Springfield are Downtown Springfield ($900/mo), Grant Beach ($940/mo), and Walnut Street ($945/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Springfield?

To comfortably afford rent in Springfield, you'd need to earn approximately $45,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Springfield?

December offers the best rental deals in Springfield, with rents running about 6% lower than the June peak season. December also sees the least competition among renters compared to the higher demand summer months.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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