Last updated on June 6, 2026

Average rent in
Benson, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Benson

$1,740/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Benson is $1,740 per month as of May 2026. This is 11% below the national average rent, or $210 less per month.

$2.22

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Benson

21

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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 increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased 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, NC

Rent prices in Benson vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Benson is $1,150, whereas a house costs $1,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Benson run $1,075 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,150.

Listings

Studio

$1,350

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$975

18%

-

2 bedroom

$1,300

7%

5%

3 bedroom

$1,887

No Change

6%

4 bedroom

$2,000

10%

21%

Studio

Average rent

$1,350

1 bedroom

Average rent

$975

Last 30 days

18%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,887

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

21%

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$1,740
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,850
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Benson, NC is 6% lower than the median rent in Angier, NC.

Discover rentals in Benson, NC

604 E Church St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Benson

604 E Church Street - 1

604 E Church St #1, Benson, NC 27504

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

House for rent

Available May 14

62 Coats Cir - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Benson

Cute Apartment for rent

62 Coats Cir, Benson, NC 27504

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

Apartment for rent

309 W Martin St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Benson

SINGLE_FAMILY - Benson, NC

309 W Martin St, Benson, NC 27504

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

House for rent

309 W Martin St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Benson

309 West Martin Street - 1

309 W Martin St #1, Benson, NC 27504

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

House for rent

Available Oct 30

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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 $1,740 per month as of May 30, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Benson?

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

How does Benson rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Benson is 11% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $210 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 $70,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Benson, NC is approximately $1,196, while a 2-bedroom apartment averages around $1,190.

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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