
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Center City Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $400 (281 Rentals)
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Charlotte Square - 3330-3368 Charlotte

Harrison Village and Harrison Haus

35 Gillham

Del Monte

4201-4205 Harrison St

Westport Central

z-051524-Afton Apartments

Plaza Apartment Center
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The Basie Building - 3421 Wyandotte

Ambassador

Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments

Gillham House

Cleopatra

Watkins Place - 1215 Brush Creek

3022 McGee

3725 Baltimore Ave, Unit #3

Clyde Manor

Park Central

The Nelle - 3734 -3736 WarwickBlvd

Netherland & Monarch

The Hamilton

Brownhardt

3242-3244 Brooklyn Ave

4431 The Paseo

4445 Terrace St

The Holmes

Lakeview II Apartments

Kenwood

Roanoke Apartments

Vine Street Lofts

Ricardo

4122 Troost Ave

Bellerive

3435 Main

4408 Montgall Ave

City Club Apartments Crossroads Kansas City

Interstate Flats

Windemere

1808 E 35th St, Unit 1W

Signal Hill Studios

Plaza Point Apartments

The Newbern
Center City, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Center City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Center City Studio Apartments | $1,253 | $540 | $5,337 |
Center City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,514 | $675 | $5,411 |
Center City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,952 | $795 | $7,738 |
Center City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,609 | $1,275 | $7,880 |
Center City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,557 | $2,150 | $3,234 |
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Cheapest Available Center City Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Center City area of Kansas City, MO is a Studio unit found at z-123124-Studios on Broadway priced from $695. Harrison Village and Harrison Haus has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Center City apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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z-123124-Studios on Broadway | Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
Harrison Village and Harrison Haus | Harrison Haus - The 3035 | Studio,1BA | $695 |
Del Monte | delm0bA2 | Studio,1BA | $745 |
4201-4205 Harrison St | 4201 Harrison St | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Westport Central | 301w-0bf | Studio,1BA | $755 |
Penn Valley Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $780 |
z-051524-Afton Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $795 |
Plaza Apartment Center | Basement One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Park Central | prkc-0bT10 | Studio,1BA | $810 |
Ambassador | amb0T08a | Studio,1BA | $820 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Center City, MO
As of April 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Center City area is the $0.68 price per square foot 3227 S Benton Ave Model at 3227 S Benton Ave in the in the Crown Center neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value Center City apartment is the 2833 Olive St Model at 2833 Olive St starting at $1,395 with a $0.87 price per square foot in the Crown Center neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Center City apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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3227 S Benton Ave | 3227 S Benton Ave | 4BR,2BA | $0.68 |
2833 Olive St | 2833 Olive St | 4BR,1BA | $0.87 |
Brick House | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
Ellison Apartments | Two Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.80 |
3813 Central St, Unit 3S | 3813 Central St | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.14 |
3415 Locust | 1 Bed Room | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
z-051524-Afton Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.88 |
Plaza Point Apartments | 1x1 850sf | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
Roanoke Court Apartments | One Bedroom - B | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
3022 McGee | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the Center City Neighborhood in Kansas City, MO
Walk Score®
77 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
59 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
46 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Center City Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Center City?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Center City is at z-123124-Studios on Broadway listed at $695.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Center City Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Center City Apartment is $750 at 4201-4205 Harrison St.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Center City Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Center City is starting from $795 at z-051524-Afton Apartments.
What is the most affordable Center City Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Center City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments and starts from $1,275.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
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