Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wendell Phillips Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $400 (249 Rentals)

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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 1 Bed unit found at Charlotte Square - 3330-3368 Charlotte priced from $675. Courthouse Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $678. Here are the most affordable Wendell Phillips apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Charlotte Square - 3330-3368 CharlotteCS_Small1BR,1BA$675
Courthouse Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$678
z-123124-Studios on BroadwayStudioStudio,1BA$695
Harrison Village and Harrison HausHarrison Haus - The 3035Studio,1BA$695
Pendleton Heights Apartments1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$699
Quality Hill TowersA51BR,1BA$711
Maple Flats1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$725
Old Town LoftsColumbia1BR,1BA$733
Jazz HillStudioStudio,1BA$750
Ridgeview Heights - Newly Renovated Apts!Two Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$779

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wendell Phillips, MO

As of April 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wendell Phillips area is the $0.80 price per square foot Two Bedroom Apartment Model at Ellison Apartments in the in the Westport neighborhood starting from $962. The second greatest value Wendell Phillips apartment is the 3813 Central St Model at 3813 Central St, Unit 3S starting at $1,250 with a $1.14 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.
Ellison ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Apartment2BR,1.5BA$0.80
3813 Central St, Unit 3S3813 Central St2BR,1.5BA$1.14
3415 Locust1 Bed Room1BR,1BA$1.05
Ridgeview Heights - Newly Renovated Apts!Three Bed One Bath3BR,1BA$0.96
Grand Boulevard LoftsTwo Bedroom | Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.10
Roanoke Court ApartmentsOne Bedroom - B1BR,1BA$1.23
Mark One Plaza2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.17
3022 McGee1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.21
Old Town LoftsColumbia1BR,1BA$1.12
Pendleton Heights Apartments1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.17

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Wendell Phillips, Kansas City, MO

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Among neighborhoods in Kansas City, MO for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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 $779.

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 $675, while the average apartment in Wendell Phillips costs $2,160.

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 80 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 $110 which is $2,050 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wendell Phillips.

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