
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Benton Neighborhood of Independence, MO from $300 (9 Rentals)
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Benton, Independence, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Benton?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Benton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $967 | $436 | $1,495 |
Benton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,228 | $752 | $2,793 |
Benton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,387 | $1,067 | $1,735 |
Benton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,405 | $1,405 | $1,405 |
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There are currently 9 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Benton Neighborhood of Independence, MO.
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Benton, MO
Pricing Updated: 03/21/2025Current apartment rentals in the Benton, MO area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Benton Apartments for rent:
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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 Meadowbrook Apartments priced from $675. Timber Creek Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Benton apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Meadowbrook Apartments | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
Timber Creek Apartments | Classic 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
Stonegate Meadows Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Benton, MO
As of March 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Benton area is the $1.47 price per square foot The Independence Model at Market 1900 Apartment Homes in the in the McCoy neighborhood starting from $1,397. The second greatest value Benton apartment is the Two Bed One Bath Model at The Hudson starting at $875 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the McCoy neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Benton apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Market 1900 Apartment Homes | The Independence | 2BR,2BA | $1.47 |
The Hudson | Two Bed One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Stone Oak Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | A | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
Indy Ridge | 1 Bed 1 Bath Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
Oval Spring Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | E | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
Stonegate Meadows Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
Villa Park Apartments | One bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Glendale at the Mansion Apartments | 1C | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
Nolia on the Hill | Magnolia Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
Meadowbrook Apartments | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBenton, Independence, MO
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the Benton Neighborhood in Independence, MO
Walk Score®
52 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
31 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
25 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Benton Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Benton?
The cheapest apartment in Benton is Meadowbrook Apartments which is listed at $675, while the average apartment in Benton costs $1,425.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Benton?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 128 regular apartments in Benton that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Benton?
Cheap apartments in Benton have an average cost of $585 which is $840 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Benton.
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