Cheap Homes for Rent in Center City Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $300 (27 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Center City area of Kansas City.

property at 4545 Main St

$775 - $825

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

4545 Main St

Kansas CityMO64111

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property at 4148 Warwick Blvd

$995 - $1,695

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 14

4148 Warwick Blvd

Kansas CityMO64111

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property at 2727 Vine St

$1,100

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$1,100
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$1,100

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 24

2727 Vine St

Kansas CityMO64109

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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 Paseo Garden priced from $650. Bellerive has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Center City apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Paseo GardenStudioStudio,1BA$650
BellerivebelT17aStudio,1BA$700
Penn Valley ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$700
Charlotte Square | Courtyard & Open Breezeways1 bedroom, 1 bath1BR,1BA$745
Windemerewnd0ba_aStudio,1BA$745
3721 Broadway0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$750
Woodbridge Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$758
Del Montedelm0bA2Studio,1BA$770
JARBOES21BR,1BA$775
Westport CentralWPC0baStudio,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Center City, MO

As of June 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Center City area is the $1.19 price per square foot The Main Model at Soho Apartments in the in the Westport neighborhood starting from $1,285. The second greatest value Center City apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Model at The Belmar | Charming Details starting at $1,132 with a $1.08 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.
Soho ApartmentsThe Main2BR,1BA$1.19
The Belmar | Charming Details2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.08
1107 W 40th St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.25
Villa del Sol2 Bdrm Townhome, 953 SqFt, Tax Credit, 60% AMI2BR,1BA$1.25
302-304 W 34th St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.26
Brush Creek2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.11
901 E 28th Street1B 1B 1F W/D1BR,1BA$1.14
Plaza Point Apartments1x1 850sf1BR,1BA$1.17
219 W 37th St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.18
Clark Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.24

Frequently Asked Questions about Center City

What type of rentals are currently available in Center City?

There are currently 998 Apartments for Rent in Center City, MO with pricing that ranges from $650 to $7,000. There are also 126 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Center City ranging from $385 to $60,000.

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 $385 to $60,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,693.

Expert Rental Resources

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