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National study of renter’s satisfaction with their cities and states
Apartment List has released Springfield’s results from the third annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. This survey, which drew on responses from over 45,000 renters nationwide, provides insight on what states and cities must do to meet the needs of the country’s 111 million renters.
"Springfield renters expressed general satisfaction with the city overall," according to Apartment List. "However, ratings varied greatly across different categories, indicating that even though renters love Springfield, some aspects can be better."
Key Findings in Springfield include the following:
For more information on the survey methodology and findings or to speak to one of our researchers, please contact our team at rentonomics@apartmentlist.com.
*Based on base prices that don’t include fees
Government workers lease lofts in converted 1930s bank buildings. The Gillioz Theatre hosts indie bands but dining vanishes after 8PM.
Recreation access distinguishes Meador Park, where this southeastern Springfield neighborhood surrounds its namesake park with extensive sports facilities creating unexpected amenities within residential contexts. Housing options include modest mid-century homes and garden apartments with surprising affordability given the amenity proximity increasingly valued as quality-of-life factors continue affecting housing calculations. For value-conscious renters seeking Springfield's compelling combination of affordability, recreation access, and strategic positioning near both employment centers and commercial corridors, Meador Park delivers practical environments with genuine neighborhood character beyond purely transactional housing relationships increasingly rare across rapidly developing Midwestern communities experiencing substantial growth-driven development patterns with limited consideration for community-building beyond purely shelter-focused construction approaches affecting comprehensive neighborhood satisfaction beyond purely housing-specific attributes.
Historic character defines West Central, where this distinctive Springfield neighborhood showcases preserved architecture from various eras just west of downtown. Rental options include divided Victorian homes and apartments in smaller buildings with architectural details unavailable in newer construction. While the area offers excellent access to both downtown employment and Missouri State University, some blocks remain in various stages of revitalization requiring local knowledge. Well-suited for urban pioneers and students who appreciate architectural potential and recognize neighborhoods in transition before prices reflect coming improvements, particularly those comfortable with mixed commercial development during transitional phases who value genuine character over predictable surroundings.