Rent in Benton, IL
A 2-bedroom in Benton, IL (ZIP 62812) typically rents for about $816 a month, with a range of $816–$930. Owner-occupied homes in Franklin County pay about 1.57% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $519 | $519–$648 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $711 | $711 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $816 | $816–$930 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $940 | $940–$1,225 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,315 | $1,315 | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Benton ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Benton, IL?
- About $816 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $816–$930. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Benton, IL?
- About $711 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $711. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Benton, IL?
- About $940 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $940–$1,225. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Benton, IL?
- About $519 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $519–$648. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Benton, IL?
- About $1,315 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,315. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Benton, IL?
- Owner-occupied homes in Franklin County pay a typical 1.57% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Benton rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).