
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Benton, IA from $500 (57 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

Foxwood Apartments

Timber Creek Apartments

Sunset Apartments
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University Point

Woodland Park - Fontanelle

Indianola Park II Apartments

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Northern Plains by Kading

Park Avenue Apartments

Fish Creek

Dennis Park Apartments

Fountain Terrace

Next Level Apartments - Easton Village

Norwalk Meadows
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Linden East Apartments

Prairie Grass at Jordan Creek

High Pointe

Schoolyard Rowhomes

Cherry Creek

Glenwood Villas

Lift at Jordan Creek

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Osceola Heights by Kading

Cedarbrooke Place

Linden West
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Twin Eagles East

Sunset Terrace

Strathmore Apartment Homes

Legacy Landing Apartments

Cascades at Jordan Creek

Connect55+ Indianola Senior Community 55+

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Lincoln Ridge by Kading

Launch Townhomes

702 W Nelson St

Maryville Meadows
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303 W Lowell Ave

Woodland Park - Adair

City View Apartments

1833 Curtis Ave

Woodland Park - Red Oak

1010 N 16th St

Clarinda West Apartments

940 27th St

East Park Apartments

Regency Villa of Atlantic
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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 | $914 | $575 | $1,468 |
| Benton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,128 | $540 | $1,867 |
| Benton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,321 | $640 | $2,354 |
| Benton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,608 | $875 | $3,200 |
| 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. 1209 Maple St 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 |
| 1209 Maple St | 1 BED / 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $550 |
| City View Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Foxwood Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $714 |
| Sunset Apartments | Studio, 1 ba | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| Timber Creek Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Clarinda West Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $735 |
| Summit House Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $755 |
| Woodland Park - Fontanelle | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Indianola Park II Apartments | 1BR Upper | 1BR,1BA | $780 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Benton, IA and Nearby
As of June 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Benton area is the $1.00 price per square foot 3 bed 2 bath Model at Sunset Terrace in the in the Easton Park neighborhood starting from $1,220. The second greatest value Benton apartment is the Villa Model at Osceola Heights by Kading starting at $1,010 with a $1.00 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Terrace | 3 bed 2 bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| Osceola Heights by Kading | Villa | 3BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Cherry Creek | Glenwood-Villa | 3BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| Linden East Apartments | Two Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Northern Plains by Kading | Cottage - 2 | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| Park Avenue Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| Dennis Park Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Summit House Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| Clarinda West Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Parkway Village Apartments | Two Bedroom (updated) | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Benton Apartments
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 Northern Plains by Kading and starts from $925.
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