Last updated on September 17, 2026

Average rent in
Benton City, WA

Median rent

Median rent in Benton City

$1,795/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Benton City is $1,795 per month as of September 2026. This is 6% below the national average rent, or $105 less per month.

$1.35

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Benton City

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Benton City rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Benton City, WA

Average rent prices in Benton City 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 City, WA

Rent prices in Benton City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Benton City is $1,617, whereas a house costs $2,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Benton City run $820 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,636.

Listings

Studio

$1,375

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,525

1%

36%

2 bedroom

$1,499

No Change

14%

3 bedroom

$2,250

No Change

8%

4 bedroom

$2,450

20%

18%

Studio

Average rent

$1,375

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,525

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

36%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,499

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,450

Last 30 days

20%

Last year

18%

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

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

Benton City

Median rent price$1,795
decreased by6%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,650
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Benton City, WA is 9% higher than the median rent in Boardman, OR.

Discover rentals in Benton City, WA

Stunning 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Homes in Benton CIty - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Stunning 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Homes in Benton CIty

918 Horne Dr, Benton City, WA 99320

3 beds

2 baths

$1,875

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Frequently asked questions for Benton City, WA

Quick answers to common questions about the Benton City rental market.

How much is rent in Benton City?

The average rent in Benton City is $1,795 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Benton City?

Average rent prices in Benton City have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

How does Benton City rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Benton City is 6% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $105 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Benton City?

To comfortably afford rent in Benton City, 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).

Apartments for rent in Benton City