Cheap Homes for Rent in Center City Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $700 (34 Rentals)

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3835 Main St

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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 Paraclete Manor priced from $670. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Paraclete ManorStudio1BR,1BA$670
Harrison Village and Harrison HausHarrison Haus - The 3035Studio,1BA$695
z-123124-Studios on BroadwayStudioStudio,1BA$695
4201-4205 Harrison St4201 Harrison St1BR,1BA$750
Penn Valley ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$780
Westport Central301w-0bfStudio,1BA$780
Kenwoodknwd-0baStudio,1BA$795
z-051524-Afton Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath2BR,2BA$795
Plaza Apartment CenterBasement One Bedroom1BR,1BA$795
Park Centralprkc-0bT14Studio,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Center City, MO

As of March 28, 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 608ea4b Model at Armour Park starting at $2,395 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Westport neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Center City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3227 S Benton Ave3227 S Benton Ave4BR,2BA$0.68
Armour Park608ea4b4BR,2BA$1.21
2833 Olive St2833 Olive St4BR,1BA$0.87
Ellison ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Apartment2BR,1.5BA$0.80
3813 Central St, Unit 3S3813 Central St2BR,1.5BA$1.14
3415 Locust1 Bed Room1BR,1BA$1.05
Midtown WestportTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.16
z-051524-Afton Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath2BR,2BA$0.88
Plaza Point Apartments1x1 850sf1BR,1BA$1.17
Roanoke Court ApartmentsOne Bedroom - B1BR,1BA$1.23

Frequently Asked Questions about Center City

What type of rentals are currently available in Center City?

There are currently 994 Apartments for Rent in Center City, MO with pricing that ranges from $540 to $7,880. There are also 80 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Center City ranging from $750 to $8,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Center City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Center City ranges from $750 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,222.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Center City?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Center City range from $1,275 to $7,880, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,150 to $8,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,150.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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