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Springfield, Missouri is known as the ""Queen of the Ozarks."" Perched atop the beautiful Ozark Plateau and surrounded by hills and cliffs, this city of 437,000 makes an enticing home for students, professionals, and families alike. With diverse neighborhoods and a resurging downtown district, there are a number of apartment living options in Springfield and MyNewPlace has the tools to help you find the perfect apartment for you. Use our Apartment Guide to search through the available apartments by everything from size to leasing options.

If you're new to the area, or maybe haven't even been to the city yet, you'll want to check out LocalTalk where you can get an insider's glimpse into your new hometown. Local Talk focuses on everything Springfield. From restaurants and shops to entertainment and education, you'll get a preview of the city from local experts who know the area well.

Find a Place That Won't Break the Bank

On a budget and looking for a new apartment? Now more than ever, it's important that you make your dollar stretch. That's why MyNewPlace has compiled rental prices for Springfield. You can compare the citywide average with the quotes you've been given and be confident when signing your new lease. Check out our rental and census data tables as well as our other fact sheets for more info about affordability and options for your future new digs.

All About Springfield

Rolling, green hills surround Springfield, Missouri. The city proper has a population of 160,000 but the entire metropolitan area boasts 437,000 people and is the third most populous city in Missouri. It's the seat of Greene County and has a rich and storied history paired with modern claims to culture. There are numerous diverse neighborhoods throughout the city, meaning that apartment living in ""The Queen City of the Ozarks"" can not only accommodate anyone, it can be advantageous for everyone.

Historical Southwestern Missouri

Land belonging to what is now the State of Missouri was part of the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, and Springfield was established in 1838. A decade later the railroad fortified the local economy and the town boomed. By the 1860s it was a frontier town and a major outpost of the Wild West. The city made worldwide headlines in 1865 when a poker game turned into a duel with Wild Bill Hickok famously shooting Davis Tutt Jr. Prior to the United States Interstate Highway System, Route 66 connected Los Angeles to Chicago. This is recognized as the place where the idea was conceived and is commonly called the ""Birthplace of Route 66.""

Living in Springfield

From great educational opportunities to a strong economy, there are many reasons why you'll love renting an apartment in the area. The award-winning Springfield Public School District operates 50 schools while the Missouri State University and Drury University together have nearly 30,000 students. Famed for its business and theatre programs, MSU is also an NCAA Division-I school with teams competing in men's football and baseball, and men's and women's basketball. Top employers in the area include hospitals CoxHealth and St. John's Health System, the City and County, and agriculture, dairy, and farming.

The city has received numerous accolades for its livability. America's Promise Alliance ranked the city on its list of ""100 Best Communities for Young People,"" and Next Generation Consulting placed it 17th on its ""Next Cities"" list of top cities for young professionals. The Milken Institute has praised Springfield for its job creation and it has also been hailed as a ""Safe Community"" by the World Health Organization.

Arts and Culture

The local culture draws heavily on the history of the region. Museums and nationally registered historic places abound, commemorating the area as it was even in the days before the Louisiana Purchase. Downtown has seen a recent upturn as a part of a Community Improvement District, and once rundown buildings are being restored. The historic Gillioz Theatre and Landers Theatre have been renovated and are back to offering regular musical, theatrical, and dance performances.