Last updated on July 21, 2026

Average rent in
Benton, LA

Median rent

Median rent in Benton

$2,195/mo

increased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Benton is $2,195 per month as of July 2026. This is 13% above the national average rent, or $250 more per month.

$0.96

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Benton

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Benton rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Benton, LA

Average rent prices in Benton have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 10% 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 $1,097, whereas a house costs $2,197. 1-bedroom apartments in Benton run $1,160 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,339.

Listings

Studio

$910

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,149

-

-

2 bedroom

$1,150

5%

No Change

3 bedroom

$2,100

20%

12%

4 bedroom

$2,700

15%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$910

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,149

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

20%

Last year

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

4%

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$2,195
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,140
decreased by41%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Benton, LA is 93% higher than the median rent in Diana, TX.

Discover rentals in Benton, LA

46 Crowder Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Benton

SINGLE_FAMILY - Other - Benton, LA

46 Crowder Dr, Benton, LA 71006

4 beds

2 baths

$2,300

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 $2,195 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Benton?

Average rent prices in Benton have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.

How does Benton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Benton is 13% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $250 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 $88,000/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