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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 Timber Creek Apartments priced from $699. The Hudson has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $745. Here are the most affordable Benton apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Timber Creek ApartmentsClassic StudioStudio,1BA$699
The HudsonOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$745
Hillside ApartmentsJunior 1-BedStudio,1BA$750
Arrow ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$850
Glendale at the Mansion Apartments1A1BR,1BA$904

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Benton, MO

As of July 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Benton area is the $1.44 price per square foot The Independence Model at Market 1900 Apartment Homes in the in the Spring Branch neighborhood starting from $1,370. The second greatest value Benton apartment is the Gardenia Renovated Model at Nolia on the Hill starting at $1,310 with a $2.02 price per square foot in the Queen City 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.
Market 1900 Apartment HomesThe Independence2BR,2BA$1.44
Nolia on the HillGardenia Renovated1BR,1BA$2.02
The HudsonOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.19
Glendale at the Mansion Apartments1A1BR,1BA$1.51
Oval Spring Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath | A1BR,1BA$1.58
Timber Creek ApartmentsDeluxe StudioStudio ,1BA$1.66
Arrow ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$1.97
Hillside ApartmentsJunior 1-BedStudio ,1BA$1.97

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Frequently Asked Questions about Benton

What type of rentals are currently available in Benton?

There are currently 71 Apartments for Rent in Benton, MO with pricing that ranges from $645 to $1,885. There are also 49 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Benton ranging from $415 to $2,360.

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 $415 to $2,360 with an average monthly rent of $1,211.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Benton?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Benton range from $1,067 to $1,885, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,075 to $2,115. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,725 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,850.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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