Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Benton Neighborhood of Independence, MO from $300 (32 Rentals)

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1417 W Short Ave, Unit B

1417 W Short Ave
IndependenceMO64050
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Maple Avenue
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Maple Avenue

604 W Maple AveIndependence, MO 64050
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Grandview Estates
2 Bedroom Apartments

Grandview Estates

125 N Ward RdIndependence, MO 64050
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Hillside Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillside Apartments

414 Hillside DrIndependence, MO 64050
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Gaslight Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gaslight Square

14002 E 35th StIndependence, MO 64055
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The Groves Senior Living
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Groves Senior Living

1515 W White Oak StIndependence, MO 64050
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Benton, Independence, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Benton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Benton area of Kansas City, MO is a Studio unit found at Hillside Apartments priced from $699. Manor Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $775. Here are the most affordable Benton apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hillside ApartmentsJunior 1-BedStudio,1BA$699
Manor RidgeOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$775
Timber Creek ApartmentsClassic 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$829
Arrow ApartmentsStudio - 432 SFStudio,1BA$850
Roosevelt1x1 Triplex Reno1BR,1BA$875
Maple Manor ApartmentsMM 2 Bedroom 8502BR,1BA$965
Stone Oak Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath | A1BR,1BA$985
Glendale at the Mansion Apartments1A1BR,1BA$999
Palmer PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$1,020
Oval Spring Apartments1/1 F1BR,1BA$1,045

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Benton, MO

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Benton area is the $1.00 price per square foot 3B 2.5B TH w/NB Model at GLENDALE TOWNHOMES in the in the Southern neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Benton apartment is the MM 2 Bedroom 850 Model at Maple Manor Apartments starting at $965 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Rock Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Benton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
GLENDALE TOWNHOMES3B 2.5B TH w/NB3BR,2.5BA$1.00
Maple Manor ApartmentsMM 2 Bedroom 8502BR,1BA$1.14
Glendale at the Mansion Apartments2A2BR,1BA$1.69
Regency Manor IITwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$1.35
Market 1900The St Charles1BR,1BA$1.63
Oval Spring Apartments1/1 E-P1BR,1BA$1.47
Palmer PlaceStudioStudio ,1BA$1.70
Timber Creek ApartmentsDeluxe 1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.52
Stone Oak Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath | A1BR,1BA$1.72
Manor RidgeOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.41

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Benton Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Benton?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Benton is at Hillside Apartments listed at $699.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Benton Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Benton Apartment is $775 at Manor Ridge.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Benton Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Benton is starting from $965 at Maple Manor Apartments.

What is the most affordable Benton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Benton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Roosevelt and starts from $1,340.

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