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Benson, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Benson Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Benson, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Colonial Village priced from $625. Winkler Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Benson apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Colonial Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$625
Winkler Village Apartments1BD 1BTH1BR,1BA$725
Class Act Realty1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$765

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Benson, IL and Nearby

As of June 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Benson area is the $0.53 price per square foot 4-bed/4-bath Model at The Social at Illinois State in the in the Downtown Normal neighborhood starting from $789. The second greatest value Benson apartment is the 3 Bed 1 Bath Model at 1512 E Gardner Ln starting at $795 with a $0.66 price per square foot in the Northmoor Knolls neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Benson apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Social at Illinois State4-bed/4-bath4BR,4BA$0.53
1512 E Gardner Ln3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$0.66
701 FranklinApt 24BR,2BA$0.55
The Social on Hovey2 Sunroom2BR,2BA$0.95
504 S Sweetbriar DrModel2BR,1BA$1.11
700 N Adelaide StRent Per Student for 22BR,1.5BA$0.71
The Mallard Way Rental Community1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.22
Phoenix Apartments of PontiacOne Bedroom Deluxe1BR,1BA$0.94
Winkler Village Apartments1BD 1BTH1BR,1BA$1.06
Colonial Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.14

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Frequently Asked Questions about Benson

What type of rentals are currently available in Benson?

There are currently 41 Apartments for Rent in Benson, IL with pricing that ranges from $642 to $5,222. There are also 34 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Benson ranging from $595 to $3,050.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Benson?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Benson ranges from $595 to $3,050 with an average monthly rent of $1,570.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Benson?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Benson range from $776 to $2,400, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,030 to $2,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $649.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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Written by: Marie Brown

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