Studio Apartment Rent in Benton, AR
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Benton, Arkansas as of July 2026. That's +40% lower than the citywide median of $1,469 and +31% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Benton
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Benton
Compare Benton's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Arkansas
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russellville | $600 |
| 2 | Pine Bluff | $615 |
| 3 | Batesville | $650 |
| 4 | Searcy | $650 |
| 5 | Paragould | $660 |
| 6 | Greenwood | $700 |
| 7 | Van Buren | $700 |
| 8 | Mountain Home | $720 |
| 9 | Fort Smith | $726 |
| 10 | Jonesboro | $737 |
| 11 | Hot Springs | $770 |
| 12 | Prairie Grove | $790 |
| 13 | Siloam Springs | $790 |
| 14 | Texarkana | $820 |
| 15 | Springdale | $845 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Arkansas
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pea Ridge | $1,280 |
| 2 | Centerton | $1,070 |
| 3 | Farmington | $1,000 |
| 4 | Bentonville | $970 |
| 5 | Bella Vista | $965 |
| 6 | Maumelle | $940 |
| 7 | Little Rock | $918 |
| 8 | Sherwood | $900 |
| 9 | North Little Rock | $898 |
| 10 | Cabot | $890 |
| 11 | Rogers | $885 |
| 12 | Benton (this page) | $885 |
| 13 | Ward | $880 |
| 14 | Fayetteville | $873 |
| 15 | Barling | $870 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Benton.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Benton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock, AR | 21.8 mi | $918 | +$33 (+4%) |
| Maumelle, AR | 26.3 mi | $940 | +$55 (+6%) |
| Hot Springs, AR | 28 mi | $770 | $-115 (-13%) |
| North Little Rock, AR | 31.4 mi | $898 | +$13 (+1%) |
| Sherwood, AR | 35.9 mi | $900 | +$15 (+2%) |
| Conway, AR | 37.2 mi | $860 | $-25 (-3%) |
| Jacksonville, AR | 41.9 mi | $850 | $-35 (-4%) |
| Cabot, AR | 48.2 mi | $890 | +$5 (+1%) |
| Pine Bluff, AR | 49.4 mi | $615 | $-270 (-31%) |
| Greenbrier, AR | 50.5 mi | $850 | $-35 (-4%) |
| Russellville, AR | 60.5 mi | $600 | $-285 (-32%) |
| Ward, AR | 63 mi | $880 | $-5 (-1%) |
Studio rent in Benton — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Benton?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Benton, Arkansas is $885 per month. This is +40% below the citywide median of $1,469.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Benton?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $35,400 ($2,950/month gross), which works out to roughly $17.02/hour at a full-time job.
Is Benton expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Benton's studio median of $885 is +31% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 17th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Benton rank for studio rent in Arkansas?
Among the 33 cities in Arkansas with studio data, Benton ranks #22 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Benton?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Hot Springs ($770), Conway ($860), Jacksonville ($850).