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Rental Market Trends in Van Buren, AR

Updated July 2026

The average rent in Van Buren, AR is $618/month.

Rent in Van Buren is 63% lower than the national average rent of $1,663/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.

$618/month

Average Rent

627 Sq Ft

Average Size

-1.5%

Change / Year

44

Available Apartments

Van Buren rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Van Buren average per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Van Buren average $618 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Van Buren average $840 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Van Buren average $899 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$618/month
627 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$840/month
967 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$899/month
715 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,395/month
1,370 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Van Buren, AR?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.5%, which averages out to $9 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time

July 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Van Buren, AR

July 2026
Below $701
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Van Buren, AR
Percentage*
Rent Range
47% Below $700/month
40% $700 - $1,000/month
7% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
7% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Van Buren, AR?

Because the average rent in Van Buren is $618, you’ll want to make about $2,060 per month or $24,720 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

City

Van Buren, AR

44 Available Apartments for Rent

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Apartment Communities in Van Buren We Think You'll Love

Riverview Condominiums at Park Ridge

Riverview Condominiums at Park Ridge

2117 Beacon Ridge Way,
Van Buren, AR 72956

2-3 Beds | $950 - $1,150

Cedar Creek Village Apartments and Townhomes

Cedar Creek Village Apartments and Townhomes

51 Cedar Creek Ct,
Van Buren, AR 72956

1-2 Beds | $675 - $900

Flat Rock Creek Apartments

Flat Rock Creek Apartments

1032 S 40th St,
Van Buren, AR 72956

1-2 Beds | $650 - $795

2519 Griffin St

2519 Griffin St

2519 Griffin St,
Van Buren, AR 72956

4 Beds | $3,275

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Van Buren?

The average rent in Van Buren is $618 per month, which is 62.8% lower than the national average of $1,663.

What is the average rent for a house in Van Buren?

The average rent for a house in Van Buren, AR is $1,395 per month.

Are rents going up or down in Van Buren?

Rents in Van Buren, AR are decreasing, with prices down 1.5% year-over-year and $9 less per month.

What rent range is most common in Van Buren?

In Van Buren, AR, 47% of apartments fall below $700/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States Arkansas Van Buren Rental Trends

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 June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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