Apartments for Rent in the Center City Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO (1,002 Rentals)

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Center City, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is proud to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Kansas City. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Family-Friendly Rating

Do you have a family with young ones? this residential area has established a name for itself as a leading submarket for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly communities have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. This includes features like parks, recreation and A/V rooms, trails, and access to the best-regarded learning and education resources.

Outdoors Rating

Do you like nice outdoor spaces? this residential submarket has now become known as providing really good access to parks and green spaces, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

Center City is amongst the finest luxury submarkets in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like saunas, pools, sport courts, concierge services, gardens, nearby parks, and quartz countertops in the kitchen with high-end appliances. Other luxury items often include tile, hardwood, and fine carpeting, sports like tennis and raquetball, and a full-time security staff or doorman.

Pet Friendly Rating

This part of Kansas City ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Getting Around the Center City Neighborhood in Kansas City, MO

Walk Score®

77 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

59 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

46 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Center City

How much are Studio apartments in Center City?

There are currently 136 Studio Apartments in Center City with rent ranges from $695 to $3,500 with an average price of $1,239.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Center City Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Center City ranges from $745 to $5,265 with an average monthly rent of $1,562.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Center City cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Center City range from $850 to $6,661. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,880.

How expensive are Center City Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 68 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Center City on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,250 to $6,390 - averaging $2,303 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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Written by: Marie Brown

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

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