Benton County, OR

County

Rent in Benton

Median Gross Rent

$1,410

Rent-to-Income Ratio

39.3%

Renter Share

43.1%

Median Renter Income

$40,844

Avg Household Size

2.1

Median Rent by Bedrooms

Median monthly rent by number of bedrooms. Shows how rent scales with unit size in the area.

No Bedroom: $1,080
1 Bedroom: $1,149
2 Bedrooms: $1,442
3 Bedrooms: $1,935
4 Bedrooms: $1,406
5+ Bedrooms: $1,869

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Gross Rent Distribution

How monthly rents are spread across the area. Helps you understand the typical rent range and where most units fall.

Under $1,000: 16.2%
$1,000-$1,500: 38.7%
$1,500-$2,000: 24.4%
$2,000-$2,500: 11.6%
$2,500+: 6.7%
No Cash Rent: 2.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Rent Burden

Share of renters spending a given portion of their income on rent. Spending 30%+ is considered cost-burdened by HUD standards.

Under 20% (comfortable): 16.4%
20-30% (moderate): 18.2%
30-50% (cost-burdened): 21.8%
50%+ (severely cost-burdened): 36.3%
Not Computed: 7.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Renters vs. Owners Median Income

Compares the median income of renter households to owner households in the same area.

Owner Households: $116,182
Renter Households: $40,844

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Contract Rent Distribution

Monthly rent before utilities. Compare with Gross Rent to estimate typical utility costs in the area.

Under $1,000: 22.9%
$1,000-$1,500: 40.7%
$1,500-$2,000: 20.4%
$2,000-$2,500: 8.8%
$2,500+: 4.8%
No Cash Rent: 2.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Cities in Benton County

Neighborhoods in Benton County

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources