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Bentonville, AR

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The cradle of the world’s biggest retailer and so much more.

Affordable Schools Safe Airport Museums

Bentonville, Arkansas combines small-town living with metropolitan amenities. As the headquarters of Walmart, the city has evolved into a cultural destination, anchored by Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. Housing options span from downtown apartments to residential communities, with one-bedroom units averaging $1,139 and two-bedroom homes at $1,337. The rental market shows moderate growth, with year-over-year increases of 2.5% for one-bedroom and 3.7% for two-bedroom units.

The city center buzzes with activity, while neighborhoods like Third Street and West Central Avenue showcase historic architecture and tree-lined streets. Downtown features the Walmart Museum, housed in the original Walton's Five and Dime building. Outdoor enthusiasts appreciate Bentonville's extensive trail network, including the Razorback Regional Greenway and the Slaughter Pen Mountain Bike Park. The city maintains 22 parks, including Citizens Park and Memorial Park, offering residents plenty of green space. The presence of international corporations has shaped Bentonville's community, bringing diverse cultural influences to Northwest Arkansas.

Explore the City

Residents visit local shops and restaurants in Downtown Bentonville.

Fish at Osage Park in Bentonville.

Coler Mountain Bike Preserve is a popular spot for cycling and mountain biking.

Rent Trends

As of November 2025, the average apartment rent in Bentonville, AR is $1,170 for a studio, $1,187 for one bedroom, $1,362 for two bedrooms, and $1,755 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bentonville has increased by 2.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,187/month
699 Sq Ft
House
$2,204/month
1,885 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,764/month
1,444 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,631/month
1,399 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Bentonville, AR is 4.2% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Bentonville is 10.4% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,172 - $1,765. You can expect to pay 5.2% less for groceries, 2.4% more for utilities, and 5.8% less for transportation.

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Transportation

40

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

49

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Bright Field Middle School

Public

Grades 5-6

646 Students

Willowbrook ElementarySchool

Public

Grades K-4

597 Students

Apple Glen Elementary School

Public

Grades K-4

484 Students

Spring Hill Middle School

Public

Grades 5-6

593 Students

Central Park At Morning Star

Public

Grades K-4

537 Students

Lincoln Junior High School

Public

Grades 7-8

632 Students

Washington Junior High School

Public

Grades 7-8

693 Students

J William Fulbright Junior High School

Public

Grades 7-8

666 Students

Bentonville High School

Public

Grades 9-12

3,322 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Peel Mansion & Historic Gardens

Airports

  • Northwest Arkansas Ntl

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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 November 2025.