Apartments for Rent in the Benton Neighborhood of Independence, MO (114 Rentals)

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property at 1417 W Short Ave
$1,000

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Base Rent$1,000
Total Monthly Price$1,000
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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1417 W Short Ave, Unit B

1417 W Short Ave
IndependenceMO64050
property at 1229 W Hayward Ave
$800 - $850
2 Bedroom Rentals
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1229 W Hayward Ave

IndependenceMO64052

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property at 726 N River Blvd
$795 - $1,395
1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals
Available Sep 15
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726 N River Blvd

IndependenceMO64050

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Benton, Independence, MO Local Guide

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in areas across the United States and customized analysis for East Kansas City. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Luxury Living Rating

Benton is now ranked as amongst the finest higher-end submarkets in town, with a score of 3.5 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like saunas, pools, sport courts, concierge services, park access, and quartz countertops in the kitchen with high-end appliances. Luxury communities also often offer wood-burning fireplaces, access to sports facilities like golf, raquetball, and tennis, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.

Pet Friendly Rating

Does your family raise pets? this area ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 3.5 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Benton

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Benton area of Independence, MO?

As of today, September 14, 2026, there are currently 114 available Benton apartments priced from $645 to $1,825, with an average monthly rent of $1,132.

How much are Studio apartments in Benton?

There are currently 15 Studio Apartments in Benton with rent ranges from $650 to $1,020 with an average price of $844.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Benton Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Benton ranges from $645 to $1,400 with an average monthly rent of $1,058.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Benton cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Benton range from $752 to $1,574. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,200.

How expensive are Benton Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 10 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Benton on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,067 to $1,825 - averaging $1,535 for the location.

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