
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Benton County, WA from $600 (54 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Benton County.


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The Meriwether

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The Q

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The Franklin

Three Rivers Place Apartments

508 9th St

Yakima River

Heatherstone

The Towns on Fallon

Highlander Apartments
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29 E 2nd Ave, Unit C

Crown Village

Copper Mountain

Copper Ridge

Copper View

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Maple Ridge
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Sage Creek

Timbers Apartments

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Wildflower

Washington Square

Keller Apartments

1102 S Olympia Pl

Hunters Square Apartments

Parkridge Apartments

Knolls Apartments

The Enclave at Richland
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Amberbrook Townhomes

Brass Lamp Apartments

620 N Tweedt

Sunrise Villas Apartments

1131 W 13th Ave

Waters Edge

Tradewinds Apartments

Vintage at Richland

Cedar North In Richland WA

River Park
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La Verde

Clearwater Square

1209 George Washington Way

Morain Estates

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Woodland Park

Twin Dolphin/Creekside

Canyon Crest Apartments

McMurray Park

Central Park
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Benton County, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Benton County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton County Studio Apartments | $1,237 | $800 | $1,930 |
| Benton County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,504 | $895 | $2,700 |
| Benton County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,776 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Benton County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,035 | $1,300 | $4,355 |
| Benton County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,812 | $1,717 | $2,355 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Q | Studio C | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| The Meriwether | Small Urban Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| The Franklin | Wing Pool Facing Studio | Studio,1BA | $875 |
| Three Rivers Place Apartments | Rent starting at $936/mo | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Heatherstone | 1x1-582 | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Yakima River | Studio | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| Vintage at Richland | 2 Bdrm A | Age 55+ | 2BR,1BA | $993 |
| Cedar North In Richland WA | Spacious One-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| The Towns on Fallon | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| La Verde | One Bed One Bath UP | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Hidden Hills Condominiums | 3 BED 2.5 BATH | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.31 |
| Clearwater Bay and Herron Lake Apartments | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| 29 E 2nd Ave, Unit C | 29 E 2nd Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.92 |
| Paxton Apartments- Kennewick, WA | 3 Bed 1.5 Bath | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.33 |
| Phoenix Manor / Seville | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.14 |
| Lakeside Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.37 |
| El Dorado Townhouses | Stevens | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.28 |
| Highlander Apartments | 2 bedroom 1 bath up | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Village at Grandridge | Classic 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Vintage at Richland | 2 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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