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Highlights
- No smoking
- New flooring and new paint throughout
- Unfinished basement, full-size
Location
134 Benton St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503, USA
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Property Overview
134-144 Benton Street receives an expert rating of 8.5 out of 10, demonstrating its appeal for renters. It features competitive pricing, outstanding amenities, and a prime location rated at 9 out of 10, ensuring convenience to local points of interest. Additionally, the property has notable features such as new flooring, new paint throughout, and a full-size unfinished basement, while proximity to a top-rated middle school adds to its desirability.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Middle school nearby
Floor plans
| 2BR/1.0BA | 2 bed | 1 bath | 872 sqft | $950 /mo | 1 unit available | New flooring and new paint throughout, and updated kitchen with gas range and new cabinets. On the main floor are the living room, full size dining room, and kitchen. The basement is unfinished but full-size, and contains the laundry hookups. The second story is home to both bedrooms as well as the full bathroom. NO smoking, NO pet cats/dogs/ferrets/rabbits. 12 month lease required. Tenant is responsible for gas, water, electric. Rent is $950/mo and security deposit is $950. We do charge an application fee of $40 per adult, and all adults who would live in the unit MUST apply. |
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Amenities for 134-144 Benton Street
Apartment Amenities
| Air Conditioning | Central Air |
| Corner Lot | Fridge Included |
| No Pets Allowed | Tenant Pays Electric |
| Tenant Pays Gas |
Appliances
| Range | Stove Included |
Building
| No Smoking |
Grounds
| Off-Street Parking |
Other
| Tenant Pays Water |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Not allowed
No pets allowed.
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Building details
Property details
| Units | 6 |
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About 134-144 Benton Street
New flooring and new paint throughout, and updated kitchen with gas range and new cabinets. On the main floor are the living room, full size dining room, and kitchen. The basement is unfinished but full-size, and contains the laundry hookups. The second story is home to both bedrooms as well as the full bathroom. NO smoking, NO pet cats/dogs/ferrets/rabbits. 12 month lease required. Tenant is responsible for gas, water, electric. Rent is $950/mo and security deposit is $950. We do charge an application fee of $40 per adult, and all adults who would live in the unit MUST apply.
Zumper Expert Rating
Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.5
/10
Very GoodWith a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, 134-144 Benton Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 134-144 Benton Street has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
134-144 Benton Street offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
134-144 Benton Street goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including no smoking. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 134-144 Benton Street receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
134-144 Benton Street is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While 134-144 Benton Street does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
134-144 Benton Street provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 134-144 Benton Street compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 1 mile away
Considerations
- Lacks images
- Fewer than 10 photos available for this location
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Rent trends in Council Bluffs
2-bedroom apartments at 134-144 Benton Street cost about 24% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Council Bluffs.
Median rents as of Mar 14 2026.
Council Bluffs
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $710 |
| April 2024 | $834 |
| May 2024 | $988 |
| June 2024 | $1,002 |
| July 2024 | $1,052 |
| August 2024 | $1,135 |
| September 2024 | $1,065 |
| October 2024 | $1,007 |
| November 2024 | $895 |
| December 2024 | $1,002 |
| January 2025 | $716 |
| February 2025 | $691 |
| March 2025 | $713 |
| April 2025 | $795 |
| May 2025 | $766 |
| June 2025 | $725 |
| July 2025 | $754 |
| August 2025 | $867 |
| September 2025 | $974 |
| October 2025 | $1,020 |
| November 2025 | $1,020 |
| December 2025 | $848 |
| January 2026 | $729 |
| February 2026 | $695 |
| March 2026 | $690 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 134 Benton St?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$38,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $38,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $950.
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Schools near 134-144 Benton Street
Hoover Elementary School
1205 north broadway
council bluffs, IA, 51503
PK, K-5Public
B-
Gifford Park Elementary School
717 n 32nd st
omaha, NE, 68131
PK, K-6Public
C
Early Learning Pk Center at Kennedy
3200 north 30th st
omaha, NE, 68111
PKPublic
Beals Elementary School
1720 s 48th st
omaha, NE, 68106
PK, K-6Public
C
Early Learning Center (0-3) at Gateway
5810 s 42nd st
omaha, NE, 68107
PKPublic
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Getting around Council Bluffs near 134 Benton St
Walking
5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
3/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.
Points of interest for 134 Benton St, Council Bluffs
Groceries
7/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
4/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
2/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
6/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk
High schools
5/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk
Parks
7/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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