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Benton, AR Area Guide

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 2026, the average apartment rent in Benton, AR is $856 for one bedroom, $963 for two bedrooms, and $1,280 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Benton has increased by 4.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$856/month
584 Sq Ft
House
$1,735/month
1,586 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Benton, AR is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

32 / 100

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

Somewhat Bikeable

30 / 100

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

Salem Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Hurricane Creek Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Westbrook Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Caldwell Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Perrin Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Benton Junior High School

Public

Grades 6-8

Benton Middle School

Public

Grades K-8

Benton High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Harmony Grove High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

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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 2026.