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Average Rent in West Central & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 5 apartment communities in West Central, Springfield, MO. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,206/mo
▼ 1% from last month
Lowest Available
$725/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
5
tracked daily
Units Listed
8
available now
Price Cuts This Week in West Central
12 listed units across 3 buildings offering 1 bed units in West Central dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $224/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beverly Lofts | Unit 12 | $2,000 | $1,475 | $525 |
| Market Street Lofts LLC | Unit 12 | $2,000 | $1,475 | $525 |
| Springfield Loft Apartments | Unit 12 | $2,000 | $1,475 | $525 |
| Beverly Lofts | Unit 8 | $1,450 | $1,200 | $250 |
| Market Street Lofts LLC | Unit 8 | $1,450 | $1,200 | $250 |
| Springfield Loft Apartments | Unit 8 | $1,450 | $1,200 | $250 |
| Beverly Lofts | Unit 13 | $1,500 | $1,425 | $75 |
| Market Street Lofts LLC | Unit 13 | $1,500 | $1,425 | $75 |
West Central vs Springfield, MO Average
West Central is cheaper than the Springfield, MO average by $106/mo (8%). The citywide average is $1,312/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in West Central?
As of August 2026, the average rent in West Central is $1,206 per month across 5 apartment communities and 8 available units. Rents have decreased $14 (1%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Southwinds Apartments starting at $725/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,206/mo.
Prices range from $725 to $1,390 per month. The most common price point is the $1,200 range, where 6 units are currently listed.
West Central Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $1,345 | - | 5 |
| August 2026 | $1,352 | +$7 | 5 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in West Central
Rent Prices by Apartment in West Central
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwinds Apartments | $725/mo | $725/mo | 1 | 4.2 |
| SoEL District Lofts | $1,149/mo | $1,149/mo | 1 | 4.4 |
| Market Street Lofts LLC | $1,200/mo | $1,295/mo | 2 | 3.8 |
| Beverly Lofts | $1,200/mo | $1,295/mo | 2 | 4.3 |
| Springfield Loft Apartments | $1,200/mo | $1,295/mo | 2 | 3 |
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$48,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,206/mo.
Comfortable income
$58,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($725/mo), you need to earn at least $29,000/year.
Median household income in West Central is $45,984 , about 21% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in West Central
Overall prices in West Central runs below the national average by about 11% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 89.1, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by West Central's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,206 |
| Utilities | $293 |
| Groceries | $522 |
| Transportation | $698 |
| Healthcare | $341 |
| Other goods and services | $545 |
| Estimated total | $3,604/mo |
Population
169,432
Median household income
$45,984
Census median rent
$920/mo
Rent as % of income
30.5%
Median age
33.6
Mean commute
18 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Google Search Trends for West Central Apartments
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