Rent in Benton County, IN at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,242$14,904 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,273 (+2.5%)How much rent can you afford in Benton County, IN?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Benton County, IN by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $894 | $10,728 | $35,760 | $17.19/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,032 | $12,384 | $41,280 | $19.85/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,242 | $14,904 | $49,680 | $23.88/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,489 | $17,868 | $59,560 | $28.63/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,992 | $23,904 | $79,680 | $38.31/hr |
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Living and working in Benton County, IN
Rent in Benton County, IN: common questions
How much is rent going up in Benton County, IN in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,273 for a two-bedroom, up 2.5% from $1,242. A one-bedroom goes from $1,032 to $1,070, a studio from $894 to $942.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Benton County, IN?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,032 for a one-bedroom and $1,242 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $14,904 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Benton County, IN?
To keep a $1,242 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $23.88 an hour, or $49,680 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,032 takes $19.85 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Benton County, IN?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $894, one bedroom $1,032, two $1,242, three $1,489 and four $1,992 a month.
Is rent affordable in Benton County, IN?
For the typical household, earning $65,875 a year ($5,490 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,242 takes 22.6% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($1,242 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $49,680. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $23.88 an hour.