Cheap Homes for Rent in Wendell Phillips Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $700 (28 Rentals)

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3835 Main St

Kansas CityMO64111

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3305 E 19th St

Kansas CityMO64127

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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 Courthouse Lofts priced from $678. z-123124-Studios on Broadway 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
Courthouse Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$678
z-123124-Studios on BroadwayStudioStudio,1BA$695
Harrison Village and Harrison HausHarrison Haus - The 3035Studio,1BA$695
Quality Hill TowersA41BR,1BA$722
Smart Lofts on GladstoneStudio TopStudio,1BA$725
Jazz HillStudioStudio,1BA$750
Ridgeview Heights - Newly Renovated Apts!Two Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$779
Vine Street LoftsOne Bedroom - Income RestrictedStudio,1BA$779
Penn Valley ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$780
Del Montedelm0bA1Studio,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wendell Phillips, MO

As of May 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wendell Phillips area is the $1.27 price per square foot 1 Bed Loft Style Model at Old Townley Lofts in the in the Quality Hill neighborhood starting from $1,558. The second greatest value Wendell Phillips apartment is the Two Bedroom Apartment Model at Ellison Apartments starting at $962 with a $0.80 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.
Old Townley Lofts1 Bed Loft Style1BR,1BA$1.27
Ellison ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Apartment2BR,1.5BA$0.80
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
The Residences at Park 39A31BR,1BA$1.28
Roanoke Court ApartmentsOne Bedroom - B1BR,1BA$1.23
Old Town LoftsFinance1BR,1BA$1.10
3022 McGee1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.21
Admiral Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.27

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Frequently Asked Questions about Wendell Phillips

What type of rentals are currently available in Wendell Phillips?

There are currently 856 Apartments for Rent in Wendell Phillips, MO with pricing that ranges from $405 to $13,561. There are also 98 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Wendell Phillips ranging from $725 to $8,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Wendell Phillips?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Wendell Phillips ranges from $725 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,556.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Wendell Phillips?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Wendell Phillips range from $895 to $13,561, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,095 to $8,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,650.

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