If you only have a few devices you can run it on the Pi Zero W for cheap, you don't need a top of the line 3b or anything.
https://www.adafruit.com/product/3400
https://smile.amazon.com/CanaKit-Raspberry-Wireless-Complete-Starter/dp/B072N3X39J
It's this one: Amazon store link.
I ended up getting it anyways after doing my own research.