Last updated on October 31, 2026

Average rent in
Benton City, WA

Median rent

Median rent in Benton City

$1,747/mo

decreased by24%

vs previous year

The average rent in Benton City is $1,747 per month as of October 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $152 less per month.

$1.44

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Benton City

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Benton City rentals at each price point

35%26%18%9%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 increased by 11% over the last month and have decreased by 24% 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 $1,600, whereas a house costs $2,472. 1-bedroom apartments in Benton City run $1,190 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,550.

Listings

Studio

$1,330

-

9%

1 bedroom

$1,375

No Change

1%

2 bedroom

$1,550

No Change

-

3 bedroom

$1,900

No Change

17%

4 bedroom

$2,995

19%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,330

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,375

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

Last year

17%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,995

Last 30 days

19%

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$1,747
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,545
decreased by19%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Benton City, WA is 13% 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

4d 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

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
508 9th St #6 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Benton City

1 bed

1 bath

$820

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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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 $1,747 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Benton City?

Average rent prices in Benton City have increased by 11% over the last month and have decreased by 24% since last year.

How does Benton City rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Benton City is 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $152 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 $70,000/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