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Property type
Last updated on October 7, 2026
Average rent in
Benton, AR
Average rent in
Last updated on October 7, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Benton rent stands today
Benton, AR rent rose 6.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,538/month. Renters are paying $79 more per month than last year, with rent holding steady month to month and just 3.4% below the recent peak of $1,600/month in July 2026.
Compared to national trends
Benton is 19.1% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 81 total rentals dominated by houses, which make up 76% of the market. This positions Benton as an accessible market for renters seeking value.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios rent for $750/month, 1-bedrooms for $775/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,100/month, while 3-bedrooms reach $1,550/month and 4+ bedrooms $1,748/month. The market is weighted toward larger units, with 3-bedrooms comprising 40% of inventory.
Median rent
Median rent in Benton
$1,537/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Benton is $1,537 per month as of October 2026. This is 19% below the national average rent, or $362 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Benton
81
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Benton rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Benton, AR
Average rent prices in Benton have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $950, whereas a house costs $1,595. 1-bedroom apartments in Benton run $775 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $975.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $750 | No Change |  17% | |
1 bedroom | $775 | 2% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $1,100 | No Change | 16% | |
3 bedroom | $1,550 | No Change | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $1,747 | 6% | 11% |
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 | $950 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,595 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$750
Last year
17%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$775
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
16%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,747
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
11%
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
$950
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$1,595
Last 30 days
2%
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
19%lower than the national median
13%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Benton, AR is 7% lower than the median rent in Alexander, AR.
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8%Discover rentals in Benton, AR
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Benton
303 S Border St #E, Benton, AR 72015
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Benton
15617 Interstate 30 S, Benton, AR 72015
2 beds
1 bath
$840
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Benton
2 beds
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 30
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Benton
22 Hiland Pl, Benton, AR 72015
2 beds
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Benton
4 beds
2 baths
$2,350
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Benton
4 beds
2 baths
$2,325
House for rent
Available Oct 21
5d+ ago
House for rent in Benton
5438 Heritage Valley Dr, Benton, AR 72019
3 beds
2 baths
$2,000
House for rent
Available Oct 11
4d ago
414 Cole, Benton, AR 72015
Studio
1 bath
$1,850
Apartment for rent
8h ago
House for rent in Benton
402 Stone Creek Dr, Benton, AR 72015
4 beds
2 baths
$1,895
$1,770
Price drop
House for rent
8h ago
House for rent in Benton
3001 Wild Berry Dr, Benton, AR 72015
3 beds
2 baths
$1,675
$1,545
Price drop
House for rent
9h ago
House for rent in Benton
4 beds
2 baths
$2,000
$1,850
Price drop
House for rent
10h ago
505 W Conway St, Benton, AR 72015
1 bed
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Benton
3211 Fawn Dr, Benton, AR 72019
3 beds
2 baths
$1,400
House for rent
Available Nov 1
4d ago
1712 Rosemary Dr, Benton, AR 72015
2 beds
2 baths
$1,380
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1604 Crosswood Ct, Benton, AR 72015
2 beds
2 baths
$1,380
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1500 Sage Ct, Benton, AR 72015
2 beds
2 baths
$1,380
Apartment for rent
8h ago
House for rent in Benton
402 Stone Creek Dr, Benton, AR 72015
4 beds
2 baths
$1,895
$1,770
Price drop
House for rent
8h ago
House for rent in Benton
3001 Wild Berry Dr, Benton, AR 72015
3 beds
2 baths
$1,675
$1,545
Price drop
House for rent
9h ago
House for rent in Benton
4 beds
2 baths
$2,000
$1,850
Price drop
House for rent
1d ago
605 605 & 607 S First St, Benton, AR 72015
2 beds
1 bath
$975
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 $1,537 per month as of October 3, 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 6% 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 $362 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).