Average Rent in Van Buren, AR
1 apartment buildings, 7 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$788/mo
market average
Cheapest
$670/mo
Rena Valley
Properties
1
tracked daily
Units
7
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 1 properties in Van Buren, AR.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Van Buren, AR Rent Prices
All 1 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rena Valley 216 Rena Rd, Van Buren, AR 72956, USA | $670 | $788 | $0.98 | 4.6 (92) | 7 |
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Van Buren, AR Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Van Buren, AR is $788 per month, based on 7 units across 1 apartment communities. Prices range from $670 at Rena Valley to $670 at Rena Valley.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $762/mo | $670/mo | 3 |
| 2 Bed | $808/mo | $720/mo | 4 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Van Buren, AR, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Van Buren, AR averages $762/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $808/mo. At the local median household income of $59,420, that works out to 16% of gross income, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Van Buren, AR at $820/mo. The current tracked market average runs 4% below that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Van Buren, AR while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Van Buren, AR?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$32,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $788/mo.
Comfortable income
$38,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($670/mo), you need to earn at least $27,000/year.
Median household income in Van Buren, AR is $59,420 , about 57% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Van Buren, AR
Overall prices in Van Buren, AR runs below the national average by about 15% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 85.3, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Van Buren, AR's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $788 |
| Utilities | $218 |
| Groceries | $503 |
| Transportation | $521 |
| Healthcare | $254 |
| Other goods and services | $406 |
| Estimated total | $2,691/mo |
Population
23,545
Median household income
$59,420
Census median rent
$820/mo
Rent as % of income
28.3%
Median age
35.8
Mean commute
19 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Arkansas
How Van Buren, AR rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Van Buren, AR | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock, AR | $1,335 | +69% | 10 |
| Springdale, AR | $1,466 | +86% | 7 |
| North Little Rock, AR | $1,299 | +65% | 6 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $975 | +24% | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Van Buren, AR?
The average rent in Van Buren, AR is $788 per month, based on 7 units across 1 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Van Buren, AR?
The lowest available rent in Van Buren, AR starts at $670 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Van Buren, AR?
1-bedroom apartments in Van Buren, AR average $762/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $670/mo across 3 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Van Buren, AR?
2-bedroom apartments in Van Buren, AR average $808/mo. Units start from $720/mo across 4 units currently listed.
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