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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. 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
1500 N Carolina St2X22BR,2BA$700
The Links at ColumbiaClassic Deluxe II1BR,1BA$800
Columbia Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$858
WoodlakeW-A2BR,1BA$873
Elm Tree Commons1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$920

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Center, MO and Nearby

As of September 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Center area is the $1.19 price per square foot Pebble Beach Model at The Residences of Old Hawthorne in the in the The Links of Columbia neighborhood starting from $2,895. The second greatest value Center apartment is the 4B 2.5B UP Model at CROSS CREEK VILLAS starting at $1,799 with a $0.90 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 of Old HawthornePebble Beach3BR,2.5BA$1.19
CROSS CREEK VILLAS4B 2.5B UP4BR,2.5BA$0.90
16 N 10th StFour Bed Two Bath4BR,2BA$0.43
Wellington Manor3 BR W/ Garages3BR,2BA$1.02
Emerson Garden ApartmentsThree Beds Two Baths3BR,2BA$1.08
Northridge IOak3BR,1.5BA$1.16
Boone Street CommonsBoone Street2BR,2BA$1.13
1500 N Carolina St3x23BR,2BA$1.00
WoodlakeW-C2BR,1BA$1.18
Columbia Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,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 $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 $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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