Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wendell Phillips Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $400 (267 Rentals)

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515 Wabash Ave

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Wendell Phillips, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Wendell Phillips Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Wendell Phillips area of Kansas City, MO is a Studio unit found at Harrison Village and Harrison Haus priced from $638. 3721 Broadway has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable Wendell Phillips apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Harrison Village and Harrison HausHarrison Haus - The 3035Studio,1BA$638
3721 Broadway3721 Broadway Blvd - 19Studio,1BA$650
Paseo GardenStudioStudio,1BA$650
Quality Hill TowersA3Studio,1BA$663
Smart Lofts on GladstoneStudio TopStudio,1BA$695
3416 Wyandotte - Studio WStuW_0x1Studio,1BA$695
Harlow House - 3745 Warwick BlvdHrlw0x1Studio,1BA$699
Six40640ea0bAStudio,1BA$725
Charlotte Square - 3330-3368 CharlotteCS_Small1BR,1BA$745
Jazz HillStudioStudio,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wendell Phillips, MO

As of November 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wendell Phillips area is the $0.88 price per square foot Brooklyn Model at Western in the in the 18th and Vine neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Wendell Phillips apartment is the 2BR / 2BT Model at Windows Lofts (Residential) starting at $1,658 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Roanoke neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wendell Phillips apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
WesternBrooklyn2BR,1BA$0.88
Windows Lofts (Residential)2BR / 2BT2BR,2BA$1.10
Warwick Court TownhomesTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.20
Vine Street LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.08
3158 Oak St, Unit 31583158 Oak St2BR,1.5BA$1.25
Old Town Lofts1x11BR,1BA$0.85
Grand Boulevard LoftsTwo Bedroom | Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.10
210-212 W 39th St2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.21
Ellison ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.25
Roanoke Court ApartmentsOne Bedroom - B1BR,1BA$1.23

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Wendell Phillips, Kansas City, MO

Ranked #6

Among cities in Missouri for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team works hard to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Missouri, including Kansas City. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Wendell Phillips Neighborhood in Kansas City, MO

Walk Score®

57 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

39 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

45 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wendell Phillips Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Wendell Phillips?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Wendell Phillips is under $750.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wendell Phillips?

The cheapest apartment in Wendell Phillips is Charlotte Square - 3330-3368 Charlotte which is listed at $745, while the average apartment in Wendell Phillips costs $7,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Wendell Phillips?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 62 regular apartments in Wendell Phillips that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Wendell Phillips?

Cheap apartments in Wendell Phillips have an average cost of $163 which is $6,837 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wendell Phillips.

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