
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Center City Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $400 (250 Rentals)
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Charlotte Square - 3330-3368 Charlotte

Harrison Village and Harrison Haus

35 Gillham

4201-4205 Harrison St

Infinity at Plaza West

3640 SW Trafficway

Westport Central

z-051524-Afton Apartments
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Ambassador

The Basie Building - 3421 Wyandotte

Park Central

The Residences at Park 39

Plaza Apartment Center

Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments

Netherland & Monarch

Del Monte

Brownhardt

Gillham House
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Watkins Place - 1215 Brush Creek

Ricardo

Windemere

3022 McGee

2912 Lockridge St

Clyde Manor

The Nelle - 3734 -3736 WarwickBlvd

3339 Indiana Ave

The Holmes

Lakeview II Apartments

Kenwood

Bellerive

Roanoke Apartments

The Hamilton

Vine Street Lofts

Artisan KC

3435 Main

Westover at The Crosswalks

Katy and Delilah Plaza Living

City Club Apartments Crossroads Kansas City

3320 Gillham Rd, Unit 2W

2639 E 29th St

4408 Montgall Ave

Roxford at The Crosswalks
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 | $1,272 | $695 | $5,556 |
Center City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,544 | $405 | $4,673 |
Center City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,951 | $795 | $9,159 |
Center City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,513 | $1,275 | $8,365 |
Center City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,979 | $1,395 | $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 1 Bed unit found at Charlotte Square - 3330-3368 Charlotte priced from $675. z-123124-Studios on Broadway 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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Charlotte Square - 3330-3368 Charlotte | CS_Small | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
z-123124-Studios on Broadway | Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
Harrison Village and Harrison Haus | Harrison Haus - The 3035 | Studio,1BA | $695 |
4201-4205 Harrison St | 4201 Harrison St | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Infinity at Plaza West | Studio | Studio,1BA | $775 |
Penn Valley Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $780 |
Westport Central | 301w-0bf | Studio,1BA | $780 |
z-051524-Afton Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $795 |
Ambassador | amb0T11 | Studio,1BA | $799 |
Park Central | prkc-0bT10 | Studio,1BA | $810 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Center City, MO
As of April 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Center City area is the $0.80 price per square foot Two Bedroom Apartment Model at Ellison Apartments in the in the Westport neighborhood starting from $962. The second greatest value Center City apartment is the 4727 Jarboe Street Model at 4727 Jarboe Street, Unit Apt. 32 starting at $1,550 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the The Plaza 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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Ellison Apartments | Two Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.80 |
4727 Jarboe Street, Unit Apt. 32 | 4727 Jarboe Street | 2BR,2BA | $1.29 |
3813 Central St, Unit 3S | 3813 Central St | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.14 |
3415 Locust | 1 Bed Room | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
1135 W 41st St, 1E, Unit 1E | 1135 W 41st St, 1E | 2BR,2BA | $1.27 |
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 |
Katy and Delilah Plaza Living | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
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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 $675 at Charlotte Square - 3330-3368 Charlotte.
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.
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