Cheap Homes for Rent in Benton Neighborhood of Independence, MO from $600 (8 Rentals)

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1417 W Short Ave, Unit B

1417 W Short Ave
IndependenceMO64050

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Cheapest Available Benton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Benton area of Kansas City, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at Manor Ridge priced from $750. Timber Creek Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $819. Here are the most affordable Benton apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Manor RidgeOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$750
Timber Creek ApartmentsRefreshed 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$819
Hillside Apartments1-Bedrooms1BR,1BA$849

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Benton, MO

As of June 13, 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 3x1.5 Townhome Reno Model at Roosevelt starting at $1,340 with a $1.21 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
Roosevelt3x1.5 Townhome Reno3BR,1.5BA$1.21
Market 1900 Apartment HomesThe St Charles1BR,1BA$1.69
Oval Spring Apartments1/1 E-P1BR,1BA$1.47
Palmer PlaceStudioStudio ,1BA$1.70
Timber Creek ApartmentsDeluxe 1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.52
Hillside Apartments1-Bedrooms1BR,1BA$1.44
Stone Oak Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath | A1BR,1BA$1.72
Manor RidgeOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.36
Arrow ApartmentsStudio - 432 SFStudio ,1BA$1.97

Frequently Asked Questions about Benton

What type of rentals are currently available in Benton?

There are currently 68 Apartments for Rent in Benton, MO with pricing that ranges from $567 to $1,797. There are also 32 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Benton ranging from $645 to $2,055.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Benton?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Benton ranges from $645 to $2,055 with an average monthly rent of $1,177.

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