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Center City, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Center City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Center City area of Kansas City, MO is a Studio unit found at Harrison Village and Harrison Haus priced from $638. 3416 Wyandotte - Studio W has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Center City apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Harrison Village and Harrison HausHarrison Haus - The 3035Studio,1BA$638
3416 Wyandotte - Studio WStuW_0x1Studio,1BA$695
3721 Broadway3721 Broadway Blvd - 19Studio,1BA$695
Six40640ea0bAStudio,1BA$725
University MeadowsStudioStudio,1BA$739
Charlotte Square - 3330-3368 CharlotteCS_Small1BR,1BA$745
The Flats on 39thA11BR,1BA$750
Westport Central301w-0bdStudio,1BA$775
Penn Valley ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$780
Del Montedelm0bA1Studio,1BA$785

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Center City, MO

As of September 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Center City area is the $0.91 price per square foot 2BR / 2BT Model at Windows Lofts (Residential) in the in the Roanoke neighborhood starting from $1,369. The second greatest value Center City apartment is the Two Bedroom Townhome Model at Warwick Court Townhomes starting at $1,430 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Westport neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Center City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Windows Lofts (Residential)2BR / 2BT2BR,2BA$0.91
Warwick Court TownhomesTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.20
Vine Street LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.08
Brick House1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.14
Villa del Sol Apartments2 Bedroom TH***2BR,1.5BA$0.89
3817 Central St, Unit 3S3817 Central St2BR,1BA$1.17
Plaza Point Apartments1x1 850sf1BR,1BA$1.17
Ellison ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.02
Roanoke Court ApartmentsOne Bedroom - B1BR,1BA$1.23
3022 McGee1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.21

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed 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 filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Center City?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Center City is at Harrison Village and Harrison Haus listed at $638.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Center City Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Center City Apartment is $745 at Charlotte Square - 3330-3368 Charlotte.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Center City Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Center City is starting from $850 at Villa del Sol Apartments.

What is the most affordable Center City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Center City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments and starts from $1,275.

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