Cheap Homes for Rent in the Benton Neighborhood of Independence, MO from $650 (11 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 Studio unit found at Manor Ridge priced from $650. Hillside Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable Benton apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Manor Ridge1411-202Studio,1BA$650
Hillside ApartmentsJunior 1-BedStudio,1BA$699
Timber Creek ApartmentsClassic StudioStudio,1BA$749
Arrow ApartmentsStudio - 432 SFStudio,1BA$850
Stone Oak Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath | C1BR,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Benton, MO

As of September 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Benton area is the $0.92 price per square foot 3B 2.5B TH w/NB Model at GLENDALE TOWNHOMES in the in the Southern neighborhood starting from $1,662. 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$0.92
Roosevelt3x1.5 Townhome Reno3BR,1.5BA$1.21
Regency Manor IITwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$1.35
Market 1900The Jefferson1BR,1BA$1.66
Oval Spring Apartments1/1 E-P1BR,1BA$1.47
Palmer PlaceStudioStudio ,1BA$1.70
Stone Oak Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath | A1BR,1BA$1.72
Timber Creek ApartmentsClassic StudioStudio ,1BA$1.56
Manor Ridge1411-202Studio ,1BA$1.44
Hillside ApartmentsJunior 1-BedStudio ,1BA$1.84

Frequently Asked Questions about Benton

What type of rentals are currently available in Benton?

There are currently 74 Apartments for Rent in Benton, MO with pricing that ranges from $645 to $1,825. There are also 40 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Benton ranging from $650 to $2,140.

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 $650 to $2,140 with an average monthly rent of $1,303.

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