Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 5, 2026
Average rent in
Benton, KY
Average rent in
Last updated on September 5, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Benton
$1,000/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Benton is $1,000 per month as of August 2026. This is 48% below the national average rent, or $910 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Benton
13
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 increased by 52% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $1,000, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Benton run $1,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,095.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $850 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $850 | 12% |  3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,198 | 26% | 18% | |
3 bedroom | $1,195 | 25% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $1,448 | 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, KY.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,000 | 7% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,800 | 11% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$850
1 bedroom
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,198
Last 30 days
26%
Last year
18%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,195
Last 30 days
25%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,448
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, KY.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
7%
Houses
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
11%
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
48%lower than the national median
32%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Benton, KY is 23% lower than the median rent in Calvert City, KY.
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11%Discover rentals in Benton, KY
5d+ ago
House for rent in Benton
1016 Main St, Benton, KY 42025
Studio
0 baths
$2,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Benton
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Benton
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Benton
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Benton
1016 Main St, Benton, KY 42025
Studio
0 baths
$2,500
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 $1,000 per month as of August 29, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Benton?
Average rent prices in Benton have increased by 52% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
How does Benton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Benton is 48% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $910 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 $40,000/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).