Loading listings
Evangel University is a small Assemblies of God liberal arts university located in Springfield, Missouri, enrolling roughly 1,900 students and offering a close-knit academic environment rooted in Christian faith. Founded in 1955, the university sits on a compact campus on North Glenstone Avenue on the east side of Springfield, a city of approximately 170,000 people in the Ozarks region of southwest Missouri. Evangel draws students from across the country who are looking for a faith-integrated education in fields ranging from education and business to music, ministry, and the sciences. Springfield is a genuine college city, home to Missouri State University and Drury University as well as Evangel, which means the rental market is well developed and relatively familiar with student tenants. The neighborhoods around Glenstone Avenue offer a range of housing options from modest apartments to shared houses, and students can access Springfield's restaurants, shops, and outdoor recreation without needing to travel far from campus.
Evangel University requires all traditional freshman students to live in campus residence halls during their first year. The policy reflects the university's commitment to community formation and supports the faith-based residential experience that is central to Evangel's identity. Students who are 21 or older, married, or living with a parent or guardian within a short commuting distance may apply for a housing exemption.
Students who have completed their freshman year and are in good standing with the university are eligible to live off campus beginning their sophomore year. Evangel processes off-campus requests during the spring semester for the following academic year, and students should confirm the timeline and any paperwork requirements with the housing office well in advance.
Springfield has a competitive student housing market influenced by the combined enrollment of Evangel, Missouri State, and Drury University. The busiest period for lease signings runs from January through March for the following fall. Evangel students who wait until April or later will still find options, but the most conveniently located and reasonably priced units near the Glenstone corridor tend to be gone by early spring.
Housing policies change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with Evangel University before signing a lease.
Evangel students who plan to live off campus for the first time should start their housing search in November or December of the year prior to their move. Springfield's multi-university rental market means demand is consistent and well-organized landlords often begin advertising available units months before the lease start date. Starting early provides the most options, the most negotiating room on price, and the best chance of finding housing with the specific features a student needs, whether that is proximity to campus, a particular roommate configuration, or a pet-friendly policy.
The heaviest competition for student-friendly rentals near the Glenstone Avenue corridor runs from January through March, when students from Evangel, Missouri State, and Drury are all actively searching at once. Well-priced apartments and houses in this window can move within days of being listed, especially those within easy driving or biking distance of the Evangel campus. Students should have identification, reference information, and financial documents ready to submit a rental application quickly.
Students who end up searching in April, May, or summer will find that Springfield's larger rental market offers more residual inventory than a smaller college town might. New units come on the market throughout the summer as leases turn over, and property management companies with multiple buildings often have availability through July. Being flexible about exact location and willing to consider units slightly further from campus on the Glenstone corridor significantly improves the chances of finding a suitable place late in the cycle.
The stretch of Glenstone Avenue near the Evangel campus is the most convenient area for students, with apartment complexes and rental houses within walking or short driving distance of classrooms and university facilities. This corridor sees the highest density of student renters among Evangel's off-campus population.
The residential streets running west of campus toward Campbell Avenue include a mix of rental houses and small apartment buildings at varying price points. Students who want a quieter neighborhood character while staying close to the Evangel campus often look in this area.
The broader northeast Springfield area extending north of campus along Glenstone offers more apartment complex options, including larger properties with amenities like pools and covered parking. Students who want more unit choices and do not mind a short drive to campus will find good value in this part of the city.
Midtown Springfield, roughly centered around Commercial Street and the Missouri State area, is a few miles from Evangel but offers a more urban feel with proximity to restaurants, art venues, and nightlife. Students who want to be near the broader Springfield social scene sometimes choose this area despite the slightly longer commute.
Common questions from students searching for housing.
Rents near the Evangel campus on Glenstone Avenue are generally affordable compared to many college markets. One-bedroom apartments in the area typically range from about $600 to $950 per month, and students sharing a two or three bedroom unit can often bring per-person costs down to $400 to $650. Springfield's overall cost of living is low relative to national averages, which makes it one of the more budget-friendly college cities in the Midwest.
Other universities in Springfield share a similar off-campus housing market.
Bryan University Springfield is a small, career-focused institution on South Nature Center Way in south Springfield, near the city's commercial and residential fringe. The school specializes in healthcare, business, and technology programs designed to move students into the workforce on an accelerated timeline. With no…
View housing near Bryan University SpringfieldCox College is a small private health sciences institution in Springfield, Missouri, affiliated with CoxHealth, one of the region's leading hospital systems. Located on North Jefferson Ave near the Medical Mile corridor, the college offers nursing, respiratory therapy, and allied health programs with direct clinical…
View housing near Cox CollegeDrury University is a private liberal arts university in Springfield, Missouri, with strong programs in architecture, business, and the sciences. Springfield is a mid-sized, affordable city with a manageable rental market, and students who move off campus typically find homes, duplexes, and apartments within a short…
View housing near Drury UniversityMissouri State University is a large public university enrolling approximately 27,000 students in Springfield, Missouri, the third-largest city in the state. Founded in 1905 and originally established as a regional teachers college, MSU now offers more than 200 degree programs across colleges including business, health…
View housing near Missouri State UniversityOzarks Technical Community College is one of Missouri's largest community colleges, serving approximately 12,000 students across its main Springfield campus and several regional learning centers throughout the Ozarks. Founded in 1990, OTC has grown rapidly to meet the workforce and transfer education needs of southwest…
View housing near Ozarks Technical Community College