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Benton, AR

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Bask in suburban convenience and comfort near Little Rock

Suburban Growing Scenic Riverside Welcoming Close-Knit Historic Affordable Family-Friendly Convenient

Situated about halfway between Little Rock and Hot Springs, Benton is a historic suburb with a distinct small-town atmosphere and a lot to offer. Benton’s charming downtown area is teeming with rows of shops, restaurants, churches, government offices, and the legendary Royal Theater in historic buildings.

Every year, Benton hosts the annual Spring in Saline Home and Garden Show, bringing a bevy of residents and visitors together to enjoy various products for the home. Benton sits within close proximity to the Saline River and Ouachita National Forest, ensuring access to a wide variety of recreational activities. Getting around from Benton is easy with quick access to I-30 and the Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Benton, AR is $806 for one bedroom, $917 for two bedrooms, and $1,169 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Benton has increased by 5.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$806/month
578 Sq Ft
House
$1,609/month
1,566 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,195/month
1,066 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Benton, AR

Transportation

32

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

30

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Hurricane Creek Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

459 Students

8
out of 10

Salem Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

479 Students

7
out of 10

Westbrook Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-3

373 Students

7
out of 10

Harmony Grove Middle School

Public

Grades 4-6

269 Students

7
out of 10

Benton Middle School

Public

Grades 5-7

1,367 Students

6
out of 10

Benton Middle School

Public

Grades 5-7

1,367 Students

6
out of 10

Harmony Grove Junior High School

Public

Grades 7-9

303 Students

6
out of 10

Benton Junior High School

Public

Grades 8-9

943 Students

5
out of 10

Benton High School

Public

Grades 10-12

1,319 Students

8
out of 10

Harmony Grove High School

Public

Grades 10-12

299 Students

6
out of 10

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.