
Cheap Homes for Rent in Center City Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $600 (45 Rentals)
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4545 Main St

1125 W 40th St

2912 Lockridge St

3800 Broadway Blvd, Unit A

3835 Main St

3457 Holmes St
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3714 Walnut St

2303 E 41st St

3421 Indiana Ave

3836 Mersington Ave

3640 SW Trafficway

2414 E 42nd St

3310 Wyoming St
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2416 E 42nd St

4046 The Paseo

3305 E 19th St

3305 E 19th St

4217 Bellefontaine Ave

4420 The Paseo

3718 Warwick Blvd

4532 Broadway Blvd

4346 Montgall Ave

3457 Holmes St

2325 Monitor Pl
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1631 Jackson Ave

1205 E Armour Blvd

4104 Clark Ave

3412 Bales Ave

3408 Mersington Ave

3417 Monroe Ave

3818 Indiana Ave

3911 Benton Blvd

2508 Bales Ave

316-318 Lawrence St
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3910 College Ave

4440 Olive St

3309 Bales Ave

4002 Tracy Ave

4420 Troost Ave

2940 Baltimore Ave, Unit 1207

4320 E 43rd St

2107 Grand Blvd, Unit 808

3515 Mersington Ave
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Center City, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Center City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Center City 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,684 | $925 | $4,000 |
Center City 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,990 | $1,000 | $8,500 |
Center City 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,703 | $1,395 | $3,200 |
Center City 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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There are currently 45 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Center City Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO.
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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 $695. Harrison Village and Harrison Haus 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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3721 Broadway | 3721 Broadway Blvd - 21 | Studio,1BA | $695 |
Harrison Village and Harrison Haus | Harrison Haus - The 3035 | Studio,1BA | $695 |
4201-4205 Harrison St | 4201 Harrison St | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Del Monte | delm0bA1 | Studio,1BA | $755 |
3416 Wyandotte - Studio W | StuW_0x1 | Studio,1BA | $777 |
Vine Street Lofts | One Bedroom - Income Restricted | Studio,1BA | $779 |
Penn Valley Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $780 |
The Flats on 39th | S1 | Studio,1BA | $800 |
Westport Central | 301w-0bf | Studio,1BA | $820 |
Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments | 1-Bedroom (Apartment) | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Center City, MO
As of June 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Center City area is the $1.31 price per square foot 608ea4b Model at Armour Park in the in the Westport neighborhood starting from $2,595. The second greatest value Center City apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at Brick House starting at $1,295 with a $1.23 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Armour Park | 608ea4b | 4BR,2BA | $1.31 |
Brick House | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
3415 Locust | 1 Bed Room | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
Plaza 45 Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Hemingway Heights - 3635-3645 Warwick Blvd | Hmgwy2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
3521 Walnut St, Unit 10 | 3521 Walnut St | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Plaza Point Apartments | 1x1 850sf | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
Ellison Apartments | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.02 |
Roanoke Court Apartments | One Bedroom - B | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
3022 McGee | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Center City
What type of rentals are currently available in Center City?
There are currently 975 Apartments for Rent in Center City, MO with pricing that ranges from $695 to $7,000. There are also 131 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Center City ranging from $695 to $8,500.
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 $695 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,506.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Center City?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Center City range from $1,250 to $4,586, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $8,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,395 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,250.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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