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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 2 Beds unit found at 1500 N Carolina St priced from $700. Element Communities Downtown Columbia - Hi... in the Tiger Village Apartments neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $759. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Center apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1500 N Carolina St2X22BR,2BA$700
Element Communities Downtown Columbia - Hi...4BR/4BA - Bretona Upgrade4BR,4BA$759
The Links at ColumbiaClassic Deluxe II1BR,1BA$775
Quail RunTwo Bed/One Bath2BR,1BA$900
Elm Tree Commons1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$920

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Center, MO and Nearby

As of May 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Center area is the $0.92 price per square foot 4B 2.5B UP Model at CROSS CREEK VILLAS in the in the The Links of Columbia neighborhood starting from $1,849. The second greatest value Center apartment is the 3 BR W/ Garages Model at Wellington Manor starting at $1,400 with a $1.02 price per square foot in the The Links of Columbia 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.
CROSS CREEK VILLAS4B 2.5B UP4BR,2.5BA$0.92
Wellington Manor3 BR W/ Garages3BR,2BA$1.02
Emerson Garden ApartmentsThree Beds Two Baths3BR,2BA$1.08
Manor Homes3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$1.28
Northridge IOak3BR,1.5BA$1.16
Broadway Village ApartmentsModel2BR,1BA$1.04
Boone Street CommonsBSC2BR,2BA$1.18
1500 N Carolina St3x23BR,2BA$1.00
Elm Tree Commons2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.32
WoodlakeW-C2BR,1BA$1.26

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Getting Around Center, MO

Walk Score®

14 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

26 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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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 $775 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 $700 at 1500 N Carolina St.

What is the most affordable Center Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Center Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 1500 N Carolina St and starts from $775.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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