
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Center, MO from $300 (13 Rentals)
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1500 N Carolina St

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The Links at Columbia

Columbia Crossing

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1714 Singleton Ave

1010 S Calhoun St
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119 N 1st St
Center, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Center?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,234 | $675 | $2,099 |
Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,161 | $300 | $2,300 |
Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,565 | $340 | $2,800 |
Center 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,035 | $754 | $1,849 |
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Cheapest Available Center Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Center, MO is a 2 Beds unit found at 1500 N Carolina St priced from $700. Element Communities Downtown Columbia - Hi... in the Tiger Village Apartments neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $759. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Center apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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1500 N Carolina St | 2X2 | 2BR,2BA | $700 |
Element Communities Downtown Columbia - Hi... | 4BR/4BA - Bretona Upgrade | 4BR,4BA | $759 |
The Links at Columbia | Classic Deluxe II | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
Quail Run | Two Bed/One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
Elm Tree Commons | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $920 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Center, MO and Nearby
As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Center area is the $0.92 price per square foot 4B 2.5B UP Model at CROSS CREEK VILLAS in the in the The Links of Columbia neighborhood starting from $1,849. The second greatest value Center apartment is the 3 BR W/ Garages Model at Wellington Manor starting at $1,400 with a $1.02 price per square foot in the The Links of Columbia neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Center apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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CROSS CREEK VILLAS | 4B 2.5B UP | 4BR,2.5BA | $0.92 |
Wellington Manor | 3 BR W/ Garages | 3BR,2BA | $1.02 |
Emerson Garden Apartments | Three Beds Two Baths | 3BR,2BA | $1.08 |
Manor Homes | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR,1BA | $1.28 |
Northridge I | Oak | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.16 |
Broadway Village Apartments | Model | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
Boone Street Commons | BSC | 2BR,2BA | $1.18 |
1500 N Carolina St | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.00 |
Columbia Crossing | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Elm Tree Commons | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
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Getting Around Center, MO
Walk Score®
14 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
26 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Center Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Center Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Center Apartment is $775 at The Links at Columbia.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Center Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Center is starting from $700 at 1500 N Carolina St.
What is the most affordable Center Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Center Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 1500 N Carolina St and starts from $775.
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