
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Center City Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $650 (167 Rentals)


Plaza Hill Manor Apartments

The Flats on 39th

Harrison Village and Harrison Haus

Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments

The Hamilton

Paraclete Manor

Ellison Apartments
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4153 Roanoke Rd

Park Central

35 Gillham

3734-3736 Warwick Blvd

1180 E 30th St

Westport Central

Oasis on Linwood

Artisan KC

1115-1119 E 41st St
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Katy and Delilah Plaza Living

Roanoke Apartments

Plaza Apartment Center

1312 W 39th St

Netherland & Monarch

The Newbern

Ambassador

Plaza Point Apartments
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Bellerive

Soho Apartments

Westport Manor Apartments

3708 Summit St

3802 Warwick Blvd

Alton Heights

4109 Warwick Blvd
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Arte KC

Woodbridge Apartments

710 W 48th St

4328 Roanoke Pkwy

1114 W 45th St

3633 Walnut St

3618 Warwick Blvd

4203 SW Trafficway

Converge KC Uptown
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Center City, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Center City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center City Studio Apartments | $1,174 | $525 | $1,882 |
Center City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,364 | $650 | $2,936 |
| Center City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,718 | $758 | $3,590 |
| Center City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,499 | $898 | $4,695 |
Explore Kansas City
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Center City Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Center City?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Center City is under $758.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Center City?
The cheapest apartment in Center City is Vanderbilt Place E 42nd which is listed at $745, while the average apartment in Center City costs $7,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Center City?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 104 regular apartments in Center City that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Center City?
Cheap apartments in Center City have an average cost of $264 which is $6,736 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Center City.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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Written by: Trey Huguley
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