Last updated on May 30, 2026

Average rent in
Benton, LA

Median rent

Median rent in Benton

$2,300/mo

increased by15%

vs previous year

The average rent in Benton is $2,300 per month as of May 2026. This is 18% above the national average rent, or $350 more per month.

$1.23

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Benton

9

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Benton rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Benton, LA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Benton, LA

Average rent prices in Benton have decreased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 15% 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 $1,160, whereas a house costs $2,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Benton run $1,160 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $900.

Listings

Studio

$850

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$825

-

-

2 bedroom

$1,299

5%

12%

3 bedroom

$1,300

3%

17%

4 bedroom

$2,300

21%

20%

Studio

Average rent

$850

1 bedroom

Average rent

$825

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,299

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

17%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

21%

Last year

20%

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$2,300
increased by18%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,374
decreased by30%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Benton, LA is 67% higher than the median rent in Diana, TX.

Discover rentals in Benton, LA

244 Lintwin Cir #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Benton

3 beds

2 baths

$1,050

House for rent

Available May 5

510 Lintwin Cir #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Benton

3 beds

2 baths

$1,100

House for rent

Available May 10

1013 Peyton Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Benton

Home In Benton!

1013 Peyton Ave, Benton, LA 71006

3 beds

2 baths

$1,500

House for rent

Available Feb 17

4604 Lawndale Dr - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

House for rent in Benton

House for rent

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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 $2,300 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Benton?

Average rent prices in Benton have decreased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 15% since last year.

How does Benton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Benton is 18% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $350 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Benton?

To comfortably afford rent in Benton, you'd need to earn approximately $92,000/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