
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Benton, IA from $500 (69 Rentals)
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Historic Winterset High School Apartments 55+

Tarkio Village Apartments

1209 Maple St

Forest Cove

Summit House Apartments

Country Club Estates

Next Level Apartments - Easton Village

Foxwood Apartments

University Point
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Sunset Apartments

Timber Creek Apartments

Woodland Park - Fontanelle

Fountain Terrace

Northern Plains by Kading

Park Avenue Apartments

Norwalk Meadows

Fish Creek

Dennis Park Apartments

Deer Run Apartments
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High Pointe

Linden East Apartments

Cedarbrooke Place

Allure at 57

Prairie Grass at Jordan Creek

Glenwood

Cherry Creek

Osceola Heights

Lift at Jordan Creek

Legacy Landing Apartments
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Linden West

Lincoln Ridge by Kading

Twin Eagles East

Sunset Terrace

Strathmore Apartment Homes

Watermark at Jordan Creek

Vesta Village by Kading

Connect55+ Indianola Senior Community 55+

The Middlebrook Lofts

Cascades at Jordan Creek
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Launch Townhomes

Gustin Flats

702 W Nelson St

610 S 7th St

Maryville Meadows

303 W Lowell Ave

Woodland Park - Adair

Red Oak 48-Unit (City View Apartments)

Clarinda West Apartments

Woodland Park - Red Oak
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Benton, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Benton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton Studio Apartments | $1,059 | $575 | $1,641 |
| Benton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,124 | $540 | $2,068 |
| Benton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,310 | $640 | $2,771 |
| Benton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,511 | $800 | $3,512 |
| Benton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,700 | $2,700 | $2,700 |
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Cheapest Available Benton Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Benton, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Parkway Village Apartments priced from $540. Tarkio Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $550. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Benton apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkway Village Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $540 |
| Tarkio Village Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $550 |
| Red Oak 48-Unit (City View Apartments) | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Next Level Apartments - Easton Village | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Foxwood Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $721 |
| Sunset Apartments | Studio, 1 ba | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| Timber Creek Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| University Point | VO 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $725 |
| Forest Cove | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $725 |
| Summit House Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $755 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Benton, IA and Nearby
As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Benton area is the $0.79 price per square foot 3 Bedroom, Single-story Townhomes for rent in C... Model at Northern Plains by Kading in the starting from $985. The second greatest value Benton apartment is the 2 bed 2 bath w/out laundry Model at Linden West starting at $1,100 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the Easton Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Benton apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Plains by Kading | 3 Bedroom, Single-story Townhomes for rent in C... | 3BR,2BA | $0.79 |
| Linden West | 2 bed 2 bath w/out laundry | 2BR,2BA | $1.05 |
| Country Club Estates | 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.93 |
| Osceola Heights | 3 Bedroom, Single-story Townhomes for rent in... | 3BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Linden East Apartments | Two Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| University Point | VO2X1R | 2BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| Forest Cove | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.89 |
| Park Avenue Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| Summit House Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| Parkway Village Apartments | Two Bedroom (updated) | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Benton Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Benton?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Benton is at Sunset Apartments listed at $725.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Benton Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Benton Apartment is $540 at Parkway Village Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Benton Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Benton is starting from $690 at Parkway Village Apartments.
What is the most affordable Benton Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Benton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Forest Cove and starts from $800.
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