Cheap Homes for Rent in Center City Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $300 (31 Rentals)

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4513 Virginia Ave

Kansas CityMO64110

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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. Windemere has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $710. Here are the most affordable Center City apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Paseo GardenStudioStudio,1BA$650
Windemerewnd0ba_aStudio,1BA$710
University MeadowsStudioStudio,1BA$739
Woodbridge Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$758
JARBOES21BR,1BA$775
Westport CentralWPC0baStudio,1BA$795
Ricardo8111b_a1BR,1BA$795
Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments1-Bedroom (Apartment)1BR,1BA$825
The Lillian3706 Unit #091BR,1BA$850
4035-4039 CHARLOTTE1B 1B 1F R1BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Center City, MO

As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Center City area is the $1.17 price per square foot 2BR / 2BT Model at Windows Lofts (Residential) in the in the Roanoke neighborhood starting from $1,751. The second greatest value Center City apartment is the para2baa Model at Paradise Flats starting at $975 with a $0.97 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$1.17
Paradise Flatspara2baa2BR,1BA$0.97
Brick House1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.20
Villa del Sol2 Bdrm Townhome, 953 SqFt, Tax Credit, 60% AMI2BR,1BA$1.25
102 E 38th St, Unit 100 E 38th St102 E 38th St2BR,1BA$1.26
901 E 28th Street1B 1B 1F W/D1BR,1BA$1.14
2305 E 37th2/12BR,1BA$1.06
VALENTINE2B 1B 1F2BR,1BA$1.23
Plaza Point Apartments1x1 850sf1BR,1BA$1.17
Soho ApartmentsThe Warwick1BR,1BA$1.26

Frequently Asked Questions about Center City

What type of rentals are currently available in Center City?

There are currently 986 Apartments for Rent in Center City, MO with pricing that ranges from $650 to $7,000. There are also 121 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Center City ranging from $370 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 $370 to $11,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,899.

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 $898 to $4,894, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,145 to $9,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,900.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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