
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Center, MO from $700 (41 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Center.


Bennington Place

Ridgebrook Apartments

The Links at Columbia

Forest Village Apartments

Monroe City Senior Housing 62+

1500 N Carolina St

Brookside
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Columbia Crossing

Elm Tree Commons

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James Dale Apartments

Quail Run Apartments and Townhomes

Woodlake

Peine Lakes

Stephens Park Apartments

Vista on the Park
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Keeneland Downs Apartments

Kitty Hawk Apartments

Kelly Farms Apartments

Tanglewood Apartments

Northridge I

Boone Street Commons

Broadway Village Apartments

Wellington Manor
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The Boulders at Moscow Mills

725 E Monroe St

1514 Monroe St

119 N 1st St

715-709 W 7th St

216 Rollins St

608 Macfarlane St

307 E Promenade St
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1012 E Broadway

1904 Springdale Ct

1822 Springdale Ct

997 Boulder Ct

11 Fox Hvn Dr

3708 Greeley Dr

217 W 6th St

2236 Cordova Ct
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501 Stack Rd
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 | $1,257 | $715 | $1,800 |
| Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,147 | $790 | $1,850 |
| Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,328 | $267 | $4,500 |
| Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,721 | $850 | $2,775 |
| Center 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,390 | $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 3 Beds unit found at Cedar Creek Crossing Apartments priced from $296. 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 | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $296 |
| The Links at Columbia | Classic Deluxe II | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Forest Village Apartments | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR,1BA | $850 |
| Monroe City Senior Housing 62+ | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Columbia Crossing | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $996 |
| Woodlake | W-C | 2BR,1BA | $1,045 |
| Vista on the Park | 101 | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Kitty Hawk Apartments | Model | 2BR,2BA | $1,195 |
| Northridge I | Maple | 3BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Broadway Village Apartments | Model | 2BR,1BA | $1,295 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Center, MO and Nearby
As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Center area is the $0.87 price per square foot 3BR/2.5BA Model at Cross Creek Villas in the in the Auburn Hills neighborhood starting from $1,749. The second greatest value Center apartment is the Jenne Hill - 4 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Townhome Model at Jenne Hill Townhomes starting at $1,625 with a $1.08 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Creek Villas | 3BR/2.5BA | 3BR,2.5BA | $0.87 |
| Jenne Hill Townhomes | Jenne Hill - 4 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Townhome | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.08 |
| Peine Lakes | The Carlyle | 3BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| Cedar Creek Crossing Apartments | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $0.26 |
| Northridge I | Maple | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.12 |
| Wellington Manor | 2 BR | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| Broadway Village Apartments | Model | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Kitty Hawk Apartments | Model | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| Columbia Crossing | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Forest Village Apartments | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR,1BA | $0.94 |
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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 $970 at The Links at Columbia.
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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