
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Benton, IA from $500 (35 Rentals)
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Historic Winterset High School Apartments 55+

Summit House Apartments

Foxwood Apartments

Sunset Apartments

East Park Apartments
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Regency Villa of Atlantic

The Bridges

Next Level Apartments - Deer Run

Fountain Terrace

Northern Plains by Kading

Park Avenue Apartments

Linden East Apartments

912 N Walnut St

1145 N College Dr
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1010 N Walnut St

525.5 W 7th St

1115 N College Dr

1135 N College Dr

409.5 E 3rd St

524.5 W 8th St

517.5 W 7th St

609 S Dewey St
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1001 N Buchanan St

105 S 12th St
Benton, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Benton?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Benton Studio Apartments | $1,042 | $575 | $1,607 |
Benton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,104 | $540 | $1,940 |
Benton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,262 | $640 | $3,006 |
Benton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,610 | $1,050 | $4,016 |
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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. Forest Cove Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $615. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Benton apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Parkway Village Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $540 |
Forest Cove Apartments | 1x1 Small | 1BR,1BA | $615 |
Summit House Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $630 |
Foxwood Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $676 |
1010 N 16th St | 1 bedroom unit | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
East Park Apartments | 1/2 Story Down | 2BR,1BA | $750 |
Regency Villa of Atlantic | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
The Bridges | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $799 |
Next Level Apartments - Deer Run | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $825 |
Norwalk Village Estates | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $875 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Benton, IA and Nearby
As of May 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Benton area is the $1.08 price per square foot Platinum Pointe - 4 Bed Model at Platinum Pointe in the starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Benton apartment is the The Ventura With Detached Garage Model at Cascades at Jordan Creek starting at $1,280 with a $1.09 price per square foot . 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. |
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Platinum Pointe | Platinum Pointe - 4 Bed | 4BR,3BA | $1.08 |
Cascades at Jordan Creek | The Ventura With Detached Garage | 2BR,2BA | $1.09 |
Linden East Apartments | Two Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Foxwood Apartments | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $0.84 |
Northern Plains by Kading | Cottage - 2 | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
Forest Cove Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
Next Level Apartments - Deer Run | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
Norwalk Village Estates | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
Parkway Village Apartments | 2 Bedroom Remodeled | 2BR,2BA | $0.99 |
Summit House Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
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Getting Around Benton, IA
Walk Score®
6 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
14 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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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 Prairie Grass at Jordan Creek listed at $983.
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 $676 at Foxwood 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 Apartments and starts from $899.
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