Last updated on August 22, 2026

Average rent in
Benton, AR

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Benton rent stands today

    Benton, AR rent rose 7.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,550/month. Renters today are paying $92 more per month on average than last year, with rent near the city's peak from July 2026.

  • Benton sits 19.5% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, positioning it as a more accessible market for renters despite its small inventory of 72 total rentals.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Benton run around $750/month, 1-bedrooms around $775/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,075/month, 3-bedrooms near $1,560/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $1,770/month.

Median rent

Median rent in Benton

$1,550/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Benton is $1,550 per month as of August 2026. This is 19% below the national average rent, or $375 less per month.

$1.11

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Benton

72

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Benton 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 Benton, AR

Average rent prices in Benton have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 Benton, AR

Rent prices in Benton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Benton is $1,155, whereas a house costs $1,615. 1-bedroom apartments in Benton run $795 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.

Listings

Studio

$750

1%

58%

1 bedroom

$775

10%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,075

2%

12%

3 bedroom

$1,560

1%

7%

4 bedroom

$1,770

4%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$750

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

58%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$775

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,075

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,560

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,770

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

3%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Benton, AR, 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 Benton, AR compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Benton and Alexander by all bedroom counts and property types.

Benton

Median rent price$1,550
decreased by19%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,795
decreased by7%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Benton, AR is 14% lower than the median rent in Alexander, AR.

Discover rentals in Benton, AR

2102 Watts Rd #C - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Townhouse for rent in Benton

House for rent

15617 Interstate 30 S - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Benton

APARTMENT - Benton, AR

15617 Interstate 30 S, Benton, AR 72015

2 beds

1 bath

$840

Apartment for rent

412 N. 4th St. Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.7

Very good

412 N. 4th St. Apartments

412 N 4th, Benton, AR 72015

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

151 Summerwood Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Benton

APARTMENT - Benton, AR

151 Summerwood Dr, Benton, AR 72019

2 beds

1 bath

$925

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Benton, AR

Quick answers to common questions about the Benton rental market.

How much is rent in Benton?

The average rent in Benton is $1,550 per month as of August 22, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Benton?

Average rent prices in Benton have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.

How does Benton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Benton is 19% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $375 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Benton?

To comfortably afford rent in Benton, you'd need to earn approximately $62,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

March offers the best rental deals in Benton, with rents running about 9.6% lower than the summer peak in June.

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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