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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 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 Wendell Phillips 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
Smart Lofts on GladstoneStudio TopStudio,1BA$695
FENWICKS31BR,1BA$695
z-103125-Harlow House - 3745 Warwick Blvd/210 E 38th StreetHrlw0x1Studio,1BA$699
Six40640ea0bAStudio,1BA$725
Villa del Sol Apartments1 Bedroom Garden***1BR,1BA$740
z-103125-Charlotte Square - 3330-3368 CharlotteCS_Small1BR,1BA$745

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wendell Phillips, MO

As of December 25, 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 $1,695 with a $1.13 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$1.13
Warwick Court TownhomesTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.20
Vine Street LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.11
3817 Central St, Unit 1S3817 Central St2BR,1BA$1.08
AtlasOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.08
Grand Boulevard LoftsTwo Bedroom | Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.12
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 3F W/D1BR,1BA$1.14

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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!

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 $745.

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

The cheapest apartment in Wendell Phillips is FENWICK which is listed at $695, 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 31 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 $199 which is $6,801 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wendell Phillips.

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