
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Center, MO from $700 (48 Rentals)
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Ridgebrook Apartments

The Links at Columbia

Forest Village Apartments

Monroe City Senior Housing 62+

1500 N Carolina St

Brookside

Columbia Crossing

Quail Run Apartments and Townhomes
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James Dale Apartments

Woodlake

Peine Lakes

Stephens Park Apartments

Vista on the Park

Keeneland Downs Apartments

Kitty Hawk Apartments

Wellington Manor
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Kelly Farms Apartments

Tanglewood Apartments

Northridge I

Manor Homes

North Hampton Village

Boone Street Commons

The Boulders at Moscow Mills

Cedar Creek Crossing Apartments

725 E Monroe St
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208 E Bland St

1512 Monroe St

210 E Bland St

1514 Monroe St

119 N 1st St

517 N 14th St

1223 Grand St

307 E Promenade St

1117 Gray St
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1012 E Broadway

997 Granite Ct

1822 Springdale Ct

1904 Springdale Ct

11 Fox Hvn Dr

108 S Science St

1216 Spruce St

217 W 6th St

1304 Bradley Ln
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14816 MO-124

2236 Cordova Ct

1323 N 3rd St
Center, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Center?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center Studio Apartments | $715 | $715 | $715 |
| Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,180 | $790 | $1,850 |
| Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,334 | $769 | $4,500 |
| Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,668 | $879 | $2,775 |
| Center 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,379 | $754 | $5,600 |
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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 Cedar Creek Crossing Apartments priced from $267. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Creek Crossing Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $267 |
| The Links at Columbia | Classic Deluxe II | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Forest Village Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $825 |
| Monroe City Senior Housing 62+ | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Woodlake | W-A | 2BR,1BA | $990 |
| Vista on the Park | 101 | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Kitty Hawk Apartments | Hatteras, 2 Bed x 2 Bath, 1040 sqft, Tier 2 | 2BR,2BA | $1,175 |
| Wellington Manor | 2 BR | 2BR,2BA | $1,200 |
| Manor Homes | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| North Hampton Village | 2BR - 1BTH | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Center, MO and Nearby
As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Center area is the $1.08 price per square foot Jenne Hill - 4 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Townhome Model at Jenne Hill Townhomes in the in the The Links of Columbia neighborhood starting from $1,625. The second greatest value Center apartment is the Townhomes Exterior Phase B Model at Quail Run Apartments and Townhomes starting at $1,900 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the Lincoln County 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jenne Hill Townhomes | Jenne Hill - 4 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Townhome | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.08 |
| Quail Run Apartments and Townhomes | Townhomes Exterior Phase B | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.31 |
| Bennington Place | Townhome - Bennington | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.30 |
| Manor Homes | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Northridge I | Maple | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.12 |
| Wellington Manor | 2 BR | 2BR,2BA | $1.13 |
| Kitty Hawk Apartments | Hatteras, 2 Bed x 2 Bath, 1040 sqft, Tier 2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.13 |
| Cedar Creek Crossing Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.28 |
| Forest Village Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Woodlake | W-A | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
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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 $267 at Cedar Creek Crossing Apartments.
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 $296.
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