Last updated on August 5, 2026

Average rent in
Benson, AZ

Median rent

Median rent in Benson

$1,075/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Benson is $1,075 per month as of August 2026. This is 45% below the national average rent, or $865 less per month.

$1.04

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Benson

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Benson rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Benson, AZ, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Benson, AZ

Average rent prices in Benson have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Benson, AZ

Rent prices in Benson vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Benson is $999, whereas a house costs $1,825. 1-bedroom apartments in Benson run $750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,000.

Listings

Studio

$580

4%

-

1 bedroom

$750

8%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,000

4%

8%

3 bedroom

$1,600

13%

11%

4 bedroom

$2,088

2%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$580

Last 30 days

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$750

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,088

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Benson, AZ, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Benson, AZ compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Benson and Bisbee by all bedroom counts and property types.

Benson

Median rent price$1,075
decreased by45%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,100
decreased by43%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Benson, AZ is 2% lower than the median rent in Bisbee, AZ.

Discover rentals in Benson, AZ

381 W Union St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Benson

SINGLE_FAMILY - Ranch - Benson, AZ

381 W Union St, Benson, AZ 85602

3 beds

1 bath

$900

House for rent

Stay up to date with rental market insights

Are you interested in licensing our current and historical rental real estate data, or do you have custom data requests? Contact datalicensing@zumper.com.

Frequently asked questions for Benson, AZ

Quick answers to common questions about the Benson rental market.

How much is rent in Benson?

The average rent in Benson is $1,075 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Benson?

Average rent prices in Benson have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Benson rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Benson is 45% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $865 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Benson?

To comfortably afford rent in Benson, you'd need to earn approximately $43,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Benson?

Based on our current listings, 31% of Benson rentals welcome pets, which works out to about 5 pet-friendly apartments each month across the city's average inventory of 16 units.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

Apartments for rent in Casas Adobes