Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Average rent in
Springfield, MO
Average rent in
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Springfield rent stands today
Springfield, MO rent rose 3.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,140/month. Renters today are paying $38 more per month on average than last year, with rent sitting just 3.4% below the recent peak of $1,195/month in February 2026.
Compared to national trends
Springfield sits 40.9% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, offering a lower-cost option for renters seeking value in a mid-tier metro with 412 total rentals.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Springfield rent for $875/month, 1-bedrooms for $955/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,028/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $1,450/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,980/month. The inventory is weighted toward 2- and 3-bedroom units, which make up over 66% of total rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
University Heights rents fell 42.4% year over year to $1,325/month across 21 rentals, a notable local cooldown compared to the citywide 3.6% rise. Lakewood Village and Fox Grape also saw declines of 39.8% and 35.5%, respectively, showing pockets of softness within Springfield.
Median rent
Median rent in Springfield
$1,140/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Springfield is $1,140 per month as of July 2026. This is 41% below the national average rent, or $790 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Springfield
412
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Springfield rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Springfield, MO
Average rent prices in Springfield have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $1,030, whereas a house costs $1,325. 1-bedroom apartments in Springfield run $975 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,095.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $875 | 2% | 16% | |
1 bedroom | $955 | 1% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $1,027 | No Change | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $1,450 | No Change | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $1,980 |  2% | 1% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Cooper Estates | $1,130 | |
Downtown Springfield | $995 | |
Grant Beach | $997 | |
Midtown | $1,002 | |
Phelps | $1,295 | |
Rountree Area | $900 | |
Southern Hills | $1,217 | |
Walnut Street | $975 | |
West Central | $950 | |
Westside Community Betterment | $1,090 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,030 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,030 | 10% | 6% | |
Houses | $1,325 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $695 | 3% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$875
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
16%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$955
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,027
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,980
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
Downtown Springfield
Average rent
$995
West Central
Average rent
$950
Westside Community Betterment
Average rent
$1,090
Walnut Street
Average rent
$975
Midtown
Average rent
$1,002
Southern Hills
Average rent
$1,217
Cooper Estates
Average rent
$1,130
Rountree Area
Average rent
$900
Grant Beach
Average rent
$997
Phelps
Average rent
$1,295
Apartments
Average rent
$1,030
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,030
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
6%
Houses
Average rent
$1,325
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$695
Last 30 days
3%
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
41%lower than the national median
25%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Springfield, MO is 22% lower than the median rent in Ash Grove, MO.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,455
$1,130
13%$1,795
9%$1,295
14%$1,450
4%$1,295
12%$1,595
6%$1,350
6%$1,130
66%$1,095
28%$1,050
5%$1,200
11%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 & Services | 6% lower |
| Groceries | 6% lower |
| Health | 11% higher |
| Housing | 11% lower |
| Transportation | 10% lower |
| Utilities | 21% lower |
Discover rentals in Springfield, MO
5d+ ago
405 E Madison St, Springfield, MO 65806
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$499–$599
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2711 W Whiteside St, Springfield, MO 65807
1–2 beds
1 bath
$525–$725
Apartment for rent
8h ago
417 E Madison St, Springfield, MO 65806
3 beds
2 baths
$580
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1246 E Norton Rd, Springfield, MO 65803
1–2 beds
1 bath
$595–$745
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Springfield
4 beds
3 baths
$4,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Springfield
5 beds
3 baths
$4,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Springfield
812 W Raynell St, Springfield, MO 65807
4 beds
3 baths
$3,950
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Verified
1364 E Battlefield Rd, Springfield, MO 65804
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,759–$3,929
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
824 South National Avenue, Springfield, MO 65804
Studio
1 bath
$775–$825
Apartment for rent
55m ago
1225 S Ingram Mill Rd, Springfield, MO 65804
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,345–$2,345
Apartment for rent
8h ago
1306 N Frisco Ave, Springfield, MO 65802
2 beds
1–2 baths
$895–$1,095
Apartment for rent
1d ago
710 W Walnut St, Springfield, MO 65806
3 beds
2 baths
$1,595
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
824 South National Avenue, Springfield, MO 65804
Studio
1 bath
$775–$825
Apartment for rent
12h ago
940 934 and 940 E Webster St, Springfield, MO 65802
Studio
1 bath
$735–$900
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 3
5d+ ago
1403 E Elm St, Springfield, MO 65802
1 bed
1 bath
$825
Apartment for rent
4h ago
2861 S Nettleton Ave, Springfield, MO 65807
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$800–$1,197
Apartment for rent
18h ago
1306 N Frisco Ave, Springfield, MO 65802
2 beds
1 bath
$895–$945
Apartment for rent
1d ago
4423 S Reed Ave, Springfield, MO 65804
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000–$3,500
Apartment for rent
2d ago
627 E Bear Blvd, Springfield, MO 65806
2 beds
2 baths
$1,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Springfield
4 beds
2 baths
$1,695
House for rent
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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 $1,140 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Springfield?
Average rent prices in Springfield have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
How does Springfield rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Springfield is 41% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $790 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Springfield?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Springfield are Rountree Area ($900/mo), West Central ($950/mo), and Walnut Street ($975/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Springfield?
To comfortably afford rent in Springfield, you'd need to earn approximately $46,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Springfield?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Springfield average around $950/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,090/month.
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).