Bedroom count
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Last updated on June 7, 2026
Average rent in
Benton, KY
Average rent in
Last updated on June 7, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Benton
$1,048/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Benton is $1,048 per month as of June 2026. This is 46% below the national average rent, or $902 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Benton
13
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Benton rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Benton, KY, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Benton, KY
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, KY
Rent prices in Benton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Benton is $962, whereas a house costs $2,087. 1-bedroom apartments in Benton run $975 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,050.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $700 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $812 | 7% |  9% | |
2 bedroom | $1,048 | 2% | 10% | |
3 bedroom | $1,038 | 1% | 21% | |
4 bedroom | $1,298 | 7% | - |
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, KY.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $962 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,087 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$700
1 bedroom
Average rent
$812
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,048
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,038
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
21%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,298
Last 30 days
7%
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, KY.
Apartments
Average rent
$962
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$2,087
Last 30 days
2%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Benton, KY, 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, KY compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Benton and Calvert City by all bedroom counts and property types.
Benton
46%lower than the national median
46%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Benton, KY is equal to the median rent in Calvert City, KY.
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38%Discover rentals in Benton, KY
5d+ ago
House for rent in Benton
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,400
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Benton
2 beds
1 bath
$1,975
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Benton
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Benton
2 beds
1 bath
$1,975
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Benton
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Benton
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,400
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Benton
2 beds
1 bath
$1,975
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Benton
2 beds
1 bath
$1,975
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Benton
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,400
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Benton, KY
Quick answers to common questions about the Benton rental market.
How much is rent in Benton?
The average rent in Benton is $1,048 per month as of June 6, 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 46% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $902 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 $42,000/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).