
Cheap Homes for Rent in Center, MO from $600 (12 Rentals)
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1714 Singleton Ave

119 N 1st St
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1010 S Calhoun St

1311 E Anderson St

104 W 7th St

206 W 10th St

312 St Louis Ave

927 West End Pl
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6845 N Brown Station Dr

3480 E Ketterer Rd

1005 Boulder Ct
Center, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Center?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Center 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,016 | $650 | $1,350 |
Center 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,444 | $298 | $2,300 |
Center 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,775 | $1,475 | $3,000 |
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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1500 N Carolina St | 2X2 | 2BR,2BA | $700 |
Element Communities Downtown Columbia - Hi... | 4BR/4BA - Bretona Upgrade | 4BR,4BA | $759 |
The Links at Columbia | Classic Deluxe II | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
Quail Run | Two Bed/One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
Elm Tree Commons | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $920 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Center, MO and Nearby
As of May 30, 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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CROSS CREEK VILLAS | 4B 2.5B UP | 4BR,2.5BA | $0.92 |
Wellington Manor | 3 BR W/ Garages | 3BR,2BA | $1.02 |
Emerson Garden Apartments | Three Beds Two Baths | 3BR,2BA | $1.08 |
Manor Homes | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR,1BA | $1.28 |
Northridge I | Oak | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.16 |
Broadway Village Apartments | Model | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
Boone Street Commons | BSC | 2BR,2BA | $1.18 |
1500 N Carolina St | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.00 |
Elm Tree Commons | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
Woodlake | W-A | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Center
What type of rentals are currently available in Center?
There are currently 34 Apartments for Rent in Center, MO with pricing that ranges from $300 to $2,800. There are also 35 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Center ranging from $298 to $3,000.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Center?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Center ranges from $298 to $3,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,392.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Center?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Center range from $340 to $2,800, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $298 to $2,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,475 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $754.
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