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1012 E BroadwayColumbia, MO 65201
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Center, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Center Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Center, MO is a 3 Beds unit found at Cedar Creek Crossing Apartments priced from $340. The Links at Columbia in the The Links of Columbia neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Center apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cedar Creek Crossing Apartments3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$340
The Links at ColumbiaClassic Deluxe II1BR,1BA$800
WoodlakeW-A2BR,1BA$804
Columbia Crossing1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$855
Monroe City Senior Housing 62+1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$875
1500 N Carolina St3x23BR,2BA$900
Elm Tree Commons1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$950
Peine LakesThe Adler1BR,1BA$1,082
Keeneland Downs ApartmentsSecretariat, 2x1, 800 sqft, Tier 12BR,1BA$1,100
Jenne Hill Townhomes & Seasons Brook EstatesMOJSB SBE 2x1.5 1200sqft2BR,1BA$1,165

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Center, MO and Nearby

As of January 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Center area is the $0.97 price per square foot 3BR/2.5BA Model at The Residences at Old Hawthorne in the in the The Links of Columbia neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Center apartment is the 4BR/2.5BA Model at Cross Creek Villas starting at $1,499 with a $0.75 price per square foot in the Auburn Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Center apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Residences at Old Hawthorne3BR/2.5BA3BR,2.5BA$0.97
Cross Creek Villas4BR/2.5BA4BR,2.5BA$0.75
Manor HomesMitchell w/ Basement 4 bed 3 bath4BR,3BA$1.20
Jenne Hill Townhomes & Seasons Brook EstatesJenne Hill - 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Apartment - B3BR,2.5BA$1.18
Cedar Creek Crossing Apartments3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.30
Northridge IOak3BR,1.5BA$1.16
Wellington Manor2 BR2BR,2BA$1.22
Emerson Garden ApartmentsApt 1052BR,2BA$1.24
1500 N Carolina St2X22BR,2BA$1.08
WoodlakeW-C2BR,1BA$1.17

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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 $800 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 $804 at Woodlake.

What is the most affordable Center Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Center Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cedar Creek Crossing Apartments and starts from $340.

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