Cheap Homes for Rent in Centralia, MO from $600 (9 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Centralia Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Centralia, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at The Links at Columbia in the The Links of Columbia neighborhood priced from $800. Benton Stephens Apartments 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 Centralia apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Links at ColumbiaClassic Deluxe II1BR,1BA$800
Benton Stephens Apartments1x11BR,1BA$800
Forest Village Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Centralia, MO and Nearby

As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Centralia area is the $0.29 price per square foot 1x1 Model at 1513 Bouchelle Ave in the in the Downtown Columbia neighborhood starting from $850. The second greatest value Centralia apartment is the 3BR/2.5BA Model at Cross Creek Villas starting at $1,549 with a $0.77 price per square foot in the Auburn Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Centralia apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1513 Bouchelle Ave1x11BR,1BA$0.29
Cross Creek Villas3BR/2.5BA3BR,2.5BA$0.77
The Domain at ColumbiaD24BR,4BA$0.50
Jenne Hill TownhomesJenne Hill - 4 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Townhome4BR,2.5BA$1.08
Cottage GroveTownhomes2BR,2.5BA$1.04
Lake Broadway TownhomesLake Broadway Townhomes2BR,2BA$1.21
Wellington Manor2BR2BR,2BA$1.18
North Hampton Village2BR - 1BTH2BR,1BA$1.21
Forest Village Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.00
Benton Stephens Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.23

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Frequently Asked Questions about Centralia

What type of rentals are currently available in Centralia?

There are currently 46 Apartments for Rent in Centralia, MO with pricing that ranges from $650 to $2,775. There are also 37 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Centralia ranging from $600 to $2,599.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Centralia?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Centralia ranges from $600 to $2,599 with an average monthly rent of $1,428.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Centralia?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Centralia range from $879 to $2,775, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,050 to $2,599. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,345 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $754.

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