1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Center City Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO (382 Rentals)

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Center City, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

Largest Available Center City 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Center City area of Kansas City, MO is found at Reverb and is listed at 1,235 square feet priced from $2,130. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
ReverbB4.31,235 Sq Ft$2,130
3415 Locust1 Bed Room1,050 Sq Ft$1,100
City Club Apartments Crossroads Kansas CityA101,009 Sq Ft$2,010
Crossroads WestsideMain 11,007 Sq Ft$1,599
The DorsetAshmore993 Sq Ft$1,850
Westley on BroadwayA4992 Sq Ft$1,823
International301e-1bD942 Sq Ft$1,540
Artisan KCBroadway Lofts - One Bedroom940 Sq Ft$1,155
Vine Street LoftsOne Bedroom816 Sq Ft$1,190

Cheapest Available Center City 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Center City of Kansas City, MO is the 4201 Harrison St Model starting from $750 at 4201-4205 Harrison St. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Center City is currently $1,554. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
4201-4205 Harrison St4201 Harrison St$750
Highland Apartments1 bed/1 bath$785
Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments1-Bedroom (Apartment)$825
Harrison Village and Harrison HausHarrison Haus - The Woodland$825
Immanuel Manor1 Bedroom, 1 Bath$850
3022 McGee1 Bedroom$850
Ellison ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment$869
Netherland & Monarch1x1 J$875
Lakeview II ApartmentsCozy One Bedroom Apartment Home$895
Ricardo811e-1b1$895

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Lifestyle Ratings

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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 1 Bedroom Center City Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Center City with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Center City is at 4201-4205 Harrison St listed at $750.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Center City Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Center City is $1,554.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Center City Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Center City is a 1,235 square feet unit starting from $2,130 at Reverb.

What is the average size for Center City 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Center City is currently 740 sq ft.

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