
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Center City Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $685 (191 Rentals)


Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments

Harrison Village and Harrison Haus

4838 The Paseo

4828 The Paseo

4840 The Paseo

3544 Bell St

The Lillian

University Meadows

4832 The Paseo
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4818 The Paseo

Plaza Hill Manor Apartments

3022 McGEE

The Richelieu

35 Gillham

4523 Jefferson St

3734-3736 Warwick Blvd

Oasis on Linwood

26th Street Station

Windemere
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Katy and Delilah Plaza Living

Park Central

Roanoke Apartments

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3428 Charlotte, Unit Unit 3, Unit Unit 3

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4029 McGee St, Unit 2E, Unit 2E

3640 SW Trafficway, Unit 203

4521 Jefferson St

Westport Central

The Majestic

The Sombart
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Plaza Point Apartments

1132 W 41ST TERRACE

3415 Locust St

3720 Walnut St

Ambassador

Ellison Apartments

The Newbern

Soho Apartments

Roanoke Court Apartments

Westport Manor Apartments
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Atlas

2732 Forest Ave, Unit 101

Broadway 46 Apartments

Plaza Apartment Center

The Netherland and Monarch Apartments

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Alton Heights

1180 E 30th St

3457 Holmes St

The Drake

The Yards
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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 | $1,151 | $525 | $1,900 |
Center City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,423 | $685 | $2,622 |
| Center City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,883 | $758 | $5,429 |
| Center City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,395 | $898 | $4,599 |
| Center City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
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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 $850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Center City?
The cheapest apartment in Center City is JARBOE which is listed at $775, 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 105 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 $203 which is $6,797 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Center City.
Expert Rental Resources
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Helpful Local Expert Guides

A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Kansas City
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Articles, How-To's, and Tips

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.