Springfield, the central city of the Ozark region, has relatively low rental burdens compared to other areas in Missouri. However, there are advantages and disadvantages depending on the unit type, so it's important to examine each one.

Studios are priced between $750 and $850, with sizes around 400 to 450 square feet. While the cost is low, the limited space should be taken into account. They are mainly chosen by young professionals living alone.

One-bedroom units range from $900 to $1,000, with sizes of 650 to 700 square feet. They are relatively affordable, but there are fewer new developments, limiting the options. Demand mainly comes from couples and single-person households.

Two-bedroom units are priced between $1,100 and $1,200, with sizes around 930 to 1,000 square feet. They offer a good amount of space for the price, but popular units tend to fill up quickly. Demand comes from both roommates and small families.

Three-bedroom units range from $1,350 to $1,450, with sizes between 1,180 and 1,250 square feet. The rent is still low compared to the spaciousness, but options are limited in areas with good school districts.

Recently, there has been a clear trend towards new developments focusing on smaller units, while larger units tend to be from existing complexes. If you're looking for new construction, there are more options for smaller units, but this may be disappointing for those waiting for new larger units.

The price gap between studios and one-bedrooms is not significant, around $150, but the difference tends to widen when moving from two-bedrooms to three-bedrooms.

For Korean households, it's advisable to consider the advantage of lower rental burdens along with the limited availability of larger units in desired school districts, and to compare several complexes in advance. Below are the rental ranges by unit type.

• Studio: approximately $750 to $850 (400 to 450 sqft)
• One-bedroom: approximately $900 to $1,000 (650 to 700 sqft)
• Two-bedroom: approximately $1,100 to $1,200 (930 to 1,000 sqft)
• Three-bedroom: approximately $1,350 to $1,450 (1,180 to 1,250 sqft)

Considering both the pros and cons, Springfield is a region where you can get a spacious area for your budget, but it's important to keep in mind that the options are somewhat limited.