Last updated on October 20, 2026

Average rent in
Benton, LA

Median rent

Median rent in Benton

$1,314/mo

decreased by43%

vs previous year

The average rent in Benton is $1,314 per month as of October 2026. This is 31% below the national average rent, or $585 less per month.

$1.02

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Benton

20

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Benton rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Benton, LA

Average rent prices in Benton have increased by 39% over the last month and have decreased by 43% 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, LA

Rent prices in Benton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Benton is $975, whereas a house costs $2,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Benton run $1,090 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,344.

Listings

Studio

$850

No Change

6%

1 bedroom

$1,139

-

19%

2 bedroom

$1,270

3%

14%

3 bedroom

$1,150

18%

37%

4 bedroom

$2,500

14%

11%

Studio

Average rent

$850

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,139

Last year

19%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,270

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

37%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

11%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Benton, LA, 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, LA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Benton and Diana by all bedroom counts and property types.

Benton

Median rent price$1,314
decreased by31%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,075
decreased by43%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Benton, LA is 22% higher than the median rent in Diana, TX.

Discover rentals in Benton, LA

1025 Peyton Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Benton

3 beds

1 bath

$1,150

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.
129 Miller St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Benton

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,200

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.
1213 Palmetto Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Benton

2 beds

1 bath

$1,240

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
46 Crowder Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Benton

ResidentialLease, Benton, LA

46 Crowder Dr, Benton, LA 71006

4 beds

2 baths

$2,300

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Frequently asked questions for Benton, LA

Quick answers to common questions about the Benton rental market.

How much is rent in Benton?

The average rent in Benton is $1,314 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Benton?

Average rent prices in Benton have increased by 39% over the last month and have decreased by 43% since last year.

How does Benton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Benton is 31% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $585 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 $53,000/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