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600 E 8th St, Unit TSP

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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 3136 Grand Ave priced from $650. Smart Lofts on Gladstone has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Wendell Phillips apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3136 Grand Ave3136 Grand Ave - 16Studio,1BA$650
Smart Lofts on GladstoneStudio TopStudio,1BA$695
Penn Valley ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$700
Old Town Lofts1x11BR,1BA$725
Charlotte Square | Courtyard & Open Breezeways1 bedroom, 1 bath1BR,1BA$745
Del Montedelm0bA2Studio,1BA$770
Quality Hill TowersA61BR,1BA$787
910 PennA31BR,1BA$800
Westport CentralWPC0bcStudio,1BA$800
Windemerewnd0baStudio,1BA$810

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wendell Phillips, MO

As of August 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wendell Phillips area is the $1.23 price per square foot Two Bedroom Townhome Model at Warwick Court Townhomes in the in the Westport neighborhood starting from $1,460. The second greatest value Wendell Phillips apartment is the 3408-2bA Model at 3408 Gillham starting at $1,480 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Westport 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.
Warwick Court TownhomesTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.23
3408 Gillham3408-2bA2BR,1BA$1.25
The Belmar | Charming Details2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.08
3814-3816 Washington Street3814-3816 Washington Street - 3N2BR,1BA$1.25
Grand Boulevard LoftsTwo Bedroom | Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.12
Old Town Lofts1x11BR,1BA$0.76
Quality Hill Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.12
514 Harrison St, Unit Available for Rent514 Harrison St1BR,1BA$1.23
3830 Warwick Boulevard3830 Warwick Boulevard - 2B - 2B1BR,1BA$1.19
902 E 39th ST1B 1B 3F1BR,1BA$1.25

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wendell Phillips Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Wendell Phillips?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Wendell Phillips is at 3136 Grand Ave listed at $650.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Wendell Phillips Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Wendell Phillips Apartment is $725 at Old Town Lofts.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Wendell Phillips Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Wendell Phillips is starting from $825 at Chestnut Apartments.

What is the most affordable Wendell Phillips Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Wendell Phillips Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Mabion and starts from $1,439.

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