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7645 Garfield Ct,
Kansas City, KS 66112
$1,150 - $1,350
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Douglas Heights
1742 S 40th St,
Kansas City,
KS
66106
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About Douglas Heights
Find your new home at Douglas Heights in Kansas City, KS. The 1742 S 40th St location in the Argentine neighborhood of Kansas City is perfectly situated for work or play. Compare 1 to 2 bedroom apartments. From amenities to availability, the leasing staff is ready to help you find your ideal place. At Douglas Heights you're right at home.
Douglas Heights is an apartment community located in Wyandotte County and the 66106 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Kansas City School District attendance zone.
Apartment Features
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Refrigerator
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Heating
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- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
1742 S 40th St,
Kansas City,
KS
66106
Argentine is a small neighborhood about six miles south of Downtown Kansas City, KS. The neighborhood is also seven miles southwest of Downtown Kansas City, MO, so it’s a great option for commuters. Major roadways like Interstate 635 and 35 and Route 69 make traveling outside of Argentine easy. Argentine is primarily residential, but there are several parks and a few restaurants and stores in the neighborhood. Similar to many areas in Kansas, Argentine has affordable options for rentals and most of the mid-rise apartments and charming single-family houses are spread out over the neighborhood thanks to winding streets.
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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Argentine | Kansas City, KS | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $599 | $911 |
| 1 Bedroom | $750 | $1,077 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $967 | $1,219 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,114 | $1,489 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 16 min | 6.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 7.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 17 min | 7.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 19 min | 8.3 mi |
Douglas Heights is within 13 minutes or 7.5 miles from Kans. City Kans. Comm. Coll.. It is also near Kansas City Art Institute and UM Kansas City.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
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Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
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Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
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Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
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Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Transportation options available in Kansas City include Crossroads On Main At 19Th St Sb, located 6.3 miles from Douglas Heights. Douglas Heights is near Kansas City International, located 22.6 miles or 30 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 12 min | 6.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 6.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 6.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 7.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 7.3 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 14 min | 6.1 mi |
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Drive: | 29 min | 16.3 mi |
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Drive: | 41 min | 29.5 mi |
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Drive: | 43 min | 36.6 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Kansas City International
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Drive: | 30 min | 22.6 mi |
Walkability Near Douglas Heights
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
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Limited Public Transit
Transit
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/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Active
Soundscore™
76
/ 100
Traffic
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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from Douglas Heights.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 21 min | 1.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
Douglas Heights has 3 shopping centers within 1.6 miles, which is about a 4-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Wonderscope Children's Museum
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Drive: | 11 min | 4.8 mi |
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Antioch Park
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Drive: | 10 min | 5.3 mi |
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Science City at Union Station
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Drive: | 14 min | 6.0 mi |
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Mill Creek Park
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Drive: | 14 min | 6.5 mi |
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Loose Park
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Drive: | 17 min | 7.3 mi |
Douglas Heights has 5 parks within 7.3 miles, including Wonderscope Children's Museum, Antioch Park, and Science City at Union Station.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 11 min | 5.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 6.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 7.0 mi |
Douglas Heights has 3 hospitals within 7.0 miles, the nearest is University of Kansas Hospital which is 5.0 miles away and a 11 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 49 min | 34.9 mi |
Douglas Heights is 34.9 miles and a 49 minute drive from Fort Leavenworth.
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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.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
1742 S 40th St
Kansas City, KS 66106