Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 13, 2026
Average rent in
Benton, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on July 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Benton
$862/mo
47%vs previous year
The average rent in Benton is $862 per month as of July 2026. This is 56% below the national average rent, or $1,087 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Benton
18
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Benton rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Benton, IL
Average rent prices in Benton have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 47% 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, IL
Rent prices in Benton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Benton is $850, whereas a house costs $950. 1-bedroom apartments in Benton run $552 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $730.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,050 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $600 | No Change | 42% | |
2 bedroom | $900 | 7% | 56% | |
3 bedroom | $1,195 |  5% | - | |
4 bedroom | $7,000 | 24% | - |
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, IL.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $850 | 5% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,250 | - | - | |
Houses | $950 | 15% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,050
1 bedroom
Average rent
$600
Last year
42%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
56%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,195
Last 30 days
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$7,000
Last 30 days
24%
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, IL.
Apartments
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
5%
Condos
Average rent
$1,250
Houses
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
15%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Benton, IL, 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, IL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Benton and Cape Girardeau by all bedroom counts and property types.
Benton
56%lower than the national median
54%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Benton, IL is 4% lower than the median rent in Cape Girardeau, MO.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$900
3%$800
2%$950
17%$1,090
28%$1,025
8%$1,050
6%$900
14%$1,440
13%$1,025
$1,200
12%$1,050
$787
5%Discover rentals in Benton, IL
3d ago
909 Fairland St, Benton, IL 62812
2 beds
1 bath
$336
House for rent
Available Jul 13
3d ago
311 W 5th St, Benton, IL 62812
5 beds
3 baths
$755
House for rent
Available Jul 13
5d+ ago
House for rent in Benton
3 beds
1 bath
$895
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Benton
418 W Webster St Apt 14 #14, Benton, IL 62812
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1500 N Franklin Dr, Benton, IL 62812
1–2 beds
1 bath
$535–$730
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1500 N Franklin Dr, Benton, IL 62812
1–2 beds
1 bath
$535–$730
Apartment for rent
3d ago
909 Fairland St, Benton, IL 62812
2 beds
1 bath
$336
House for rent
Available Jul 13
5d+ ago
House for rent in Benton
3 beds
1 bath
$895
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Benton
3 beds
1 bath
$895
House for rent
3d ago
311 W 5th St, Benton, IL 62812
5 beds
3 baths
$755
House for rent
Available Jul 13
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Benton
418 W Webster St Apt 14 #14, Benton, IL 62812
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1500 N Franklin Dr, Benton, IL 62812
1–2 beds
1 bath
$535–$730
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Benton
3 beds
1 bath
$895
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Benton, IL
Quick answers to common questions about the Benton rental market.
How much is rent in Benton?
The average rent in Benton is $862 per month as of July 11, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Benton?
Average rent prices in Benton have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 47% since last year.
How does Benton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Benton is 56% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,087 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 $35,000/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).