Cheap Apartments for Rent in Benton County, WA from $500 (78 Rentals)

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Meadow Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Meadow Park

1001 W 4th AveKennewick, WA 99336

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Parkridge Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkridge Apartments

3523 W Hood AveKennewick, WA 99336
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Knolls Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Knolls Apartments

2525 W Grand Ronde AveKennewick, WA 99336
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River Park
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

River Park

1878 Fowler StRichland, WA 99352
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620 N Tweedt
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

620 N Tweedt

620 N TweedtKennewick, WA 99336
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Kathy Ann Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kathy Ann Apartments

1928 George Washington WayRichland, WA 99354

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Clearwater Square
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clearwater Square

5031 W Clearwater AveKennewick, WA 99336
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Tradewinds Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tradewinds Apartments

1548 N Edison StKennewick, WA 99336
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Waters Edge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Waters Edge

1876 Fowler StRichland, WA 99352
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VINTAGE AT RICHLAND
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

VINTAGE AT RICHLAND

1950 Bellerive DrRichland, WA 99352
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Cedars Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cedars Apartments

3400 W 1st PlKennewick, WA 99336
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Morain Estates
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Morain Estates

3605 W Kennewick AveKennewick, WA 99336
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Central Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Central Park

505-605 S OlympiaKennewick, WA 99336
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Woodland Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Woodland Park

601 S Kent StKennewick, WA 99336
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Cheapest Available Benton County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Benton County, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Heatherstone priced from $925. Clearwater Square in the Tapteal neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $950. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Benton County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Heatherstone1x1-5821BR,1BA$925
Clearwater SquareStudioStudio,1BA$950
Kamiakin Apartments in Kennewick WA1/1 600' '79 AMI 60%1BR,1BA$989
The QStudio CStudio,1BA$995
The FranklinWing Side Parking Lot StudioStudio,1BA$995
The MeriwetherUrban StudioStudio,1BA$995
The Towns on FallonStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Highlander Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath up1BR,1BA$1,050
La Serena at Hansen Park1x1 SM Standard1BR,1BA$1,074
Dolphin Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Benton County, WA

As of November 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Benton County area is the $1.31 price per square foot 3 BED 2.5 BATH Model at Hidden Hills Condominiums in the starting from $2,495. The second greatest value Benton County apartment is the 2/2 1375 Model at Vertisee Heights starting at $1,850 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Three Rivers Crossing neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Benton County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hidden Hills Condominiums3 BED 2.5 BATH3BR,2.5BA$1.31
Vertisee Heights2/2 13752BR,2BA$1.32
Clearwater Bay Apartments3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.34
Paxton Apartments3 Bed 1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.38
Phoenix Manor / Seville2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.14
1806 W 21st Ave, Unit D1806 W 21st Ave3BR,2BA$1.41
Washington SquareTwo bedroom two bath2BR,2BA$1.42
Lakeside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.36
The Grove2 Bedroom/ 1Bath2BR,1BA$1.26
Cedars Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.39

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Benton County Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Benton County?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Benton County is under $1,099.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Benton County?

The cheapest apartment in Benton County is Heatherstone which is listed at $925, while the average apartment in Benton County costs $2,355.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Benton County?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 29 regular apartments in Benton County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Benton County?

Cheap apartments in Benton County have an average cost of $353 which is $2,002 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Benton County.

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