Bedroom count
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Last updated on July 8, 2026
Average rent in
Benton, AR
Average rent in
Last updated on July 8, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Benton, AR rent rose 3.5% year over year, with a current median of $1,500/month. Renters are paying $91 more per month than last year, with a 6.7% increase month over month as the market reaches its peak this month.
Compared to national trends
Benton's median rent is 23.1% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median. The city offers a smaller market with 52 total rentals, offering value for renters compared to larger metros.
Price ranges
Studios rent for $700/month, 1-bedrooms for $750/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,076/month, while 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms rise to $1,595 and $1,835 respectively. This range reflects the variation in rents by bedroom size in Benton.
Neighborhood spotlight
Studio rents in Benton fell 64.1% year over year, contrasting with 2-bedroom and 4+ bedroom rents, which rose 16.3% and 15.4% respectively. This divergence shows varied trends across bedroom tiers against the overall citywide increase.
Median rent
Median rent in Benton
$1,500/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Benton is $1,500 per month as of July 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $450 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Benton
52
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Benton rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Benton, AR
Average rent prices in Benton have increased by 7% 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
Benton, AR
Rent prices in Benton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Benton is $1,380, whereas a house costs $1,625. 1-bedroom apartments in Benton run $1,043 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,052.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $700 | 11% |  61% | |
1 bedroom | $750 | 8% | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $1,076 | No Change | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $1,595 | 2% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $1,835 | 1% | 8% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Benton, AR.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,380 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,625 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$700
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
61%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$750
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,076
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,595
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,835
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Benton, AR.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,380
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$1,625
Last 30 days
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
23%lower than the national median
4%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Benton, AR is 20% lower than the median rent in Alexander, AR.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,875
5%$1,495
2%$1,385
5%$1,295
3%$1,300
10%$1,095
$1,195
10%$1,125
2%$1,550
6%$1,043
11%$875
5%$1,222
Discover rentals in Benton, AR
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Benton
301 S Border St #H, Benton, AR 72015
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Benton
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 8
5d+ ago
House for rent in Benton
3 beds
1 bath
$1,095
$995
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Benton
166 Tulane, Benton, AR 72015
3 beds
1 bath
$1,100
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Benton
7400 Fairplay Rd, Benton, AR 72019
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,600
$2,900
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Benton
3236 Dapple Gray Rd, Benton, AR 72015
4 beds
2 baths
$2,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Benton
3153 Stonewall Dr, Benton, AR 72015
3 beds
2 baths
$2,099
House for rent
4d ago
414 Cole, Benton, AR 72015
Studio
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
12h ago
House for rent in Benton
2919 Gage Dr, Benton, AR 72019
3 beds
2 baths
$1,595
House for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Benton
4 beds
2 baths
$1,875
House for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Benton
3 beds
2 baths
$1,850
House for rent
1d ago
1628 Crosswood Ct, Benton, AR 72015
2 beds
2 baths
$1,380
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1628 Crosswood Ct, Benton, AR 72015
2 beds
2 baths
$1,380
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Benton
4 beds
2 baths
$1,675
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Benton
921 Banner St, Benton, AR 72015
3 beds
2 baths
$1,600
House for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Benton
4 beds
2 baths
$1,650
House for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Benton
807 S Main, Benton, AR 72015
3 beds
2 baths
$1,395
House for rent
Available Jun 17
2d ago
House for rent in Benton
4 beds
2 baths
$1,650
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Benton
1056 Huntington Dr, Benton, AR 72019
4 beds
2 baths
$1,625
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Benton
3 beds
1 bath
$1,095
$995
Price drop
House 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 $1,500 per month as of July 4, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Benton?
Average rent prices in Benton have increased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
How does Benton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Benton is 23% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $450 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 $60,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Benton?
Benton's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $870 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $940 per month. One-bedroom apartments experienced strong growth with an 8.9% increase from the previous year, while two-bedroom rents declined 1.4% year over year.
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).