Last updated on October 19, 2026

Average rent in
Benson, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Benson

$1,800/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Benson is $1,800 per month as of October 2026. This is 5% below the national average rent, or $100 less per month.

$1.31

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Benson

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Benson rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Benson, NC

Average rent prices in Benson have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% 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, NC

Rent prices in Benson vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Benson is $1,195, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Benson run $850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,195.

Listings

Studio

$750

2%

-

1 bedroom

$850

9%

17%

2 bedroom

$1,200

10%

No Change

3 bedroom

$1,800

4%

11%

4 bedroom

$2,200

2%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$750

Last 30 days

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

17%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

9%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Benson, NC, 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, NC compare to other cities?

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

Benson

Median rent price$1,800
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,835
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

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

Discover rentals in Benson, NC

4350 North Carolina 50 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Benson

4350 North Carolina 50 S

4350 North Carolina 50, Benson, NC 27504

3 beds

2 baths

$1,100

15 Coats Cir - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Benson

40 Coats Cir - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Benson

193 Magnolia Run Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Benson

3 Bedroom 2 Bath Home in Benson for Rent $1700/mo

193 Magnolia Run Way, Benson, NC 27504

3 beds

2 baths

$1,700

Price dropped $200

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Frequently asked questions for Benson, NC

Quick answers to common questions about the Benson rental market.

How much is rent in Benson?

The average rent in Benson is $1,800 per month as of October 17, 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 3% since last year.

How does Benson rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Benson is 5% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $100 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 $72,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).

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