Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 27, 2026
Average rent in
Benton, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on May 27, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Benton
$800/mo
35%vs previous year
The average rent in Benton is $800 per month as of May 2026. This is 59% below the national average rent, or $1,150 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Benton
16
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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 16% over the last month and have increased by 35% 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 $762, whereas a house costs $1,084. 1-bedroom apartments in Benton run $552 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $730.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,050 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $700 | No Change | 44% | |
2 bedroom | $850 | No Change | 56% | |
3 bedroom | $1,200 |  36% | - | |
4 bedroom | $2,500 | No Change | - |
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 | $762 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $725 | - | - | |
Houses | $1,084 | 51% | 132% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,050
1 bedroom
Average rent
$700
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
44%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
56%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
36%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
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
$762
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$725
Houses
Average rent
$1,084
Last 30 days
51%
Last year
132%
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
59%lower than the national median
52%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Benton, IL is 14% lower than the median rent in Cape Girardeau, MO.
Average rent in nearby cities
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11%$800
9%$950
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4%$1,000
8%$1,050
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$1,450
6%$950
2%$1,050
6%$1,450
8%$975
43%Discover rentals in Benton, IL
5d+ ago
909 Fairland St, Benton, IL 62812
2 beds
1 bath
$364
House for rent
Available May 27
5d+ ago
House for rent in Benton
3 beds
1 bath
$895
House for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Benton
1103 Lickliter St, Benton, IL 62812
3 beds
1 bath
$1,050
House for rent
Available Jun 1
1d ago
1500 N Franklin Dr, Benton, IL 62812
1–2 beds
1 bath
$535–$730
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Benton
1103 Lickliter St, Benton, IL 62812
3 beds
1 bath
$1,050
House for rent
Available Jun 1
1d ago
1500 N Franklin Dr, Benton, IL 62812
1–2 beds
1 bath
$535–$730
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
909 Fairland St, Benton, IL 62812
2 beds
1 bath
$364
House for rent
Available May 27
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
1d ago
1500 N Franklin Dr, Benton, IL 62812
1–2 beds
1 bath
$535–$730
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
909 Fairland St, Benton, IL 62812
2 beds
1 bath
$364
House for rent
Available May 27
1d ago
House for rent in Benton
1103 Lickliter St, Benton, IL 62812
3 beds
1 bath
$1,050
House for rent
Available Jun 1
1d ago
House for rent in Benton
1103 Lickliter St, Benton, IL 62812
3 beds
1 bath
$1,050
House for rent
Available Jun 1
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 $800 per month as of May 23, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Benton?
Average rent prices in Benton have increased by 16% over the last month and have increased by 35% since last year.
How does Benton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Benton is 59% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,150 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 $32,000/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).