Cheap Apartments for Rent in Benton County, WA from $600 (54 Rentals)

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The Meriwether
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$850 - $1,275
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The Meriwether

615 Jadwin AveRichland, WA 99352
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The Q
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$850 - $1,295
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$850 - $1,295

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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Q

7901 W Quinault AveKennewick, WA 99336
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The Franklin
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$875 - $1,299
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The Franklin

1515 George Washington WayRichland, WA 99354
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$895

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508 9th St

Benton CityWA99320

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Maple Ridge
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$1,131 - $1,466
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$1,131 - $1,466

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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Maple Ridge

69 Jadwin AveRichland, WA 99352
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Sage Creek
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$1,134
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$1,134

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 8

Sage Creek

4302 W Hood AveKennewick, WA 99336
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Wildflower
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$1,156 - $2,135
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Wildflower

530 N Edison StKennewick, 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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620 N Tweedt
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

620 N Tweedt

620 N TweedtKennewick, WA 99336
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Waters Edge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Waters Edge

1876 Fowler StRichland, WA 99352
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Tradewinds Apartments
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Tradewinds Apartments

1548 N Edison StKennewick, WA 99336
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Vintage at Richland
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vintage at Richland

1950 Bellerive DrRichland, WA 99352
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River Park
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

River Park

1878 Fowler StRichland, WA 99352
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La Verde
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

La Verde

1201 Del Mar CtRichland, 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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Morain Estates
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Morain Estates

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

Cedars Apartments

3400 W 1st PlKennewick, 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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McMurray Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

McMurray Park

1780 Pike AveRichland, WA 99354
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Central Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Central Park

505-605 S OlympiaKennewick, WA 99336
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Cheapest Available Benton County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Benton County, WA is a Studio unit found at The Q in the South Center neighborhood priced from $850. The Meriwether in the Alphabet Homes neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Benton County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The QStudio CStudio,1BA$850
The MeriwetherSmall Urban StudioStudio,1BA$850
The FranklinWing Pool Facing StudioStudio,1BA$875
Three Rivers Place ApartmentsRent starting at $936/mo1BR,1BA$895
Heatherstone1x1-5821BR,1BA$925
Yakima RiverStudioStudio,1BA$925
Vintage at Richland2 Bdrm A | Age 55+2BR,1BA$993
Cedar North In Richland WASpacious One-Bedroom1BR,1BA$995
The Towns on FallonStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
La VerdeOne Bed One Bath UP1BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Benton County, WA

As of July 25, 2026 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 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Clearwater Bay and Herron Lake Apartments starting at $1,770 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the Tapteal 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
Clearwater Bay and Herron Lake Apartments3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.36
29 E 2nd Ave, Unit C29 E 2nd Ave2BR,1BA$0.92
Paxton Apartments- Kennewick, WA3 Bed 1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.33
Phoenix Manor / Seville2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.14
Lakeside ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.37
El Dorado TownhousesStevens2BR,1.5BA$1.28
Highlander Apartments2 bedroom 1 bath up2BR,1BA$1.25
Village at GrandridgeClassic 1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.43
Vintage at Richland2 Bdrm A | Age 55+2BR,1BA$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 $1,000.

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

The cheapest apartment in Benton County is Three Rivers Place Apartments which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Benton County costs $6,503.

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 35 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 $324 which is $6,179 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Benton County.

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