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property at 4545 Main St

$725 - $795

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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4545 Main St

Kansas CityMO64111

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property at 1211 W 45th St

$1,000 - $1,150

1 Bedroom Rentals

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1211 W 45th St

Kansas CityMO64111

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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 3721 Broadway priced from $625. Harrison Village and Harrison Haus has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $638. Here are the most affordable Center City apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3721 Broadway3721 Broadway Blvd - 1Studio,1BA$625
Harrison Village and Harrison HausHarrison Haus - The 3035Studio,1BA$638
Paseo GardenStudioStudio,1BA$650
3416 Wyandotte - Studio WStuW_0x1Studio,1BA$695
FENWICKS31BR,1BA$695
z-103125-Harlow House - 3745 Warwick Blvd/210 E 38th StreetHrlw0x1Studio,1BA$699
JARBOES1 BSMT1BR,1BA$725
Six40640ea0bAStudio,1BA$725
University MeadowsStudioStudio,1BA$739
Villa del Sol Apartments1 Bedroom Garden***1BR,1BA$740

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Center City, MO

As of January 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Center City area is the $1.13 price per square foot 2BR / 2BT Model at Windows Lofts (Residential) in the in the Roanoke neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value Center City apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Brick House starting at $1,395 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the The Plaza 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$1.13
Brick House2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.07
Vine Street LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.11
3817 Central St, Unit 1S3817 Central St2BR,1BA$1.08
AtlasOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.08
102 E 38th St, Unit 100 E 38th St102 E 38th St2BR,1BA$1.16
210-212 W 39th St2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.21
901 E 28th Street1B 1B 1F W/D1BR,1BA$1.14
SUNNY SLOPE2B 1B 1F2BR,1BA$1.09
Plaza Point Apartments1x1 850sf1BR,1BA$1.17

Frequently Asked Questions about Center City

What type of rentals are currently available in Center City?

There are currently 1003 Apartments for Rent in Center City, MO with pricing that ranges from $525 to $7,000. There are also 145 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Center City ranging from $425 to $11,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Center City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Center City ranges from $425 to $11,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,319.

Expert Rental Resources

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Helpful Local Expert Guides

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As a Kansas City native and the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for the area, I can confidently say that this city is not only a great place to live, but also a great place to go to school, too.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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