
Luxury Apartments for Rent in the Center City Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO (52 Rentals)
The most luxurious Apartments in the Center City area of Kansas City with high-end amenities, features, and finishes.


Luxe at Union Hill

Via

44 Washington

Reverb Alton Collection

1989 Main

The Colonnades

Fountain View on the Plaza

Alton Heights

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The Moxie on Union Hill

ArriveKC

Converge KC Uptown

Arte KC

ArriveKC Condos

The Maxwell

Arterra KC Alton Collection

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The Hawthorne

City Place at Westport
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1819 Baltimore Ave, Unit 208, Unit 208

2510 Grand Blvd

1800 Central St, Unit 302, Unit 302

1508 Grand Blvd, Unit 3, Unit 3

4732 Mercier St

1819 Baltimore Ave

3311 E 19th St

4813 Jarboe St

3123 Woodland Ave

4610 Forest Ave
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1229 E 29th St

360 W Pershing Rd

128 E 29th St

4741 Holly St

2510 Grand Blvd

4732 Mercier St

The Residences at Park 39

Bellerive

Plaza House

520 East
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Gallerie Apartments

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Founders at Union Hill

2501 Beacon Hill

West Hill Apartments

Cambria Luxury Apartment Homes

Stockyards Place

46 Penn Apartment Homes

45 Madison Apartments

The Dorset
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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 | $1,152 | $525 | $1,900 |
| Center City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,416 | $685 | $2,613 |
| Center City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,879 | $758 | $5,079 |
| Center City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,435 | $898 | $4,599 |
| Center City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
This website is happy to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Kansas City. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Luxury Living Rating
Center City has risen to be one of the best-regarded 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 olympic-sized pools, concierge services, park access, and amenities like granite countertops, range hoods, and high-end appliances. Luxury neighborhoods also often offer wood-burning fireplaces, tennis courts, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Center City
How much are Studio apartments in Center City?
There are currently 453 Studio Apartments in Center City with rent ranges from $525 to $1,900 with an average price of $1,152.
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 $685 to $2,613 with an average monthly rent of $1,416.
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 $758 to $5,079. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,879.
How expensive are Center City Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 96 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Center City on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $898 to $4,599 - averaging $2,435 for the location.
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