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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 Cedar Creek Crossing Apartments priced from $300. 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 Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$300
The Links at ColumbiaClassic Deluxe II1BR,1BA$800
Monroe City Senior Housing 62+1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$875
Columbia Crossing1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$882
Bennington PlaceOne Bed Second Floor1BR,1BA$895
Kitty Hawk ApartmentsModel2BR,2BA$1,195
Northridge IMaple3BR,1BA$1,250
Broadway Village ApartmentsHawthorn, TIER 2, Carport, 2x1, 950 sqft2BR,1BA$1,270
Quail Run Apartments and Townhomes2nd Floor 2x2 Reserves2BR,2BA$1,275
Peine LakesThe Bryant2BR,2BA$1,287

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Center, MO and Nearby

As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Center area is the $1.09 price per square foot 3BR/2.5BA Model at Manor Homes in the in the The Links of Columbia neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Center apartment is the Apt 101 S Model at Emerson Garden Apartments starting at $1,750 with a $1.35 price per square foot . 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.
Manor Homes3BR/2.5BA3BR,2.5BA$1.09
Emerson Garden ApartmentsApt 101 S3BR,2BA$1.35
Northridge IOak3BR,1.5BA$1.16
Wellington Manor2 BR2BR,2BA$1.22
Kitty Hawk ApartmentsModel2BR,2BA$1.15
Peine LakesThe Bryant2BR,2BA$1.25
Cedar Creek Crossing Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.31
Quail Run Apartments and Townhomes2nd Floor 2x2 Reserves2BR,2BA$1.33
Broadway Village ApartmentsHawthorn, TIER 2, Carport, 2x1, 950 sqft2BR,1BA$1.34
Columbia Crossing1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.29

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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 $300 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 $340.

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