Last updated on September 5, 2026

Average rent in
Bentonville, AR

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Bentonville, AR rent slipped 2.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,800/month. Renters today are paying $197 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.

  • Bentonville runs 5.8% more affordable than the $1,910/month national median, with 398 total rentals offering a smaller but accessible market for renters.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Bentonville sit around $1,295/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,337/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,643/month, 3-bedrooms around $1,725/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,495/month, covering a broad spectrum of bedroom sizes.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Woods Creek rents fell 45.0% year over year to $1,650/month across 11 rentals, a much sharper decline than the citywide 2.7% slip. Fairview Heights increased 42.0%, contrasting the broader market trend.

Median rent

Median rent in Bentonville

$1,800/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Bentonville is $1,800 per month as of August 2026. This is 6% below the national average rent, or $110 less per month.

$1.14

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bentonville

398

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Bentonville rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Bentonville, AR

Average rent prices in Bentonville have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Bentonville, AR

Rent prices in Bentonville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Bentonville is $1,495, whereas a house costs $1,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Bentonville run $1,339 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,650.

Listings

Studio

$1,295

2%

7%

1 bedroom

$1,337

No Change

11%

2 bedroom

$1,643

3%

15%

3 bedroom

$1,725

1%

6%

4 bedroom

$2,495

2%

18%

Studio

Average rent

$1,295

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,337

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,643

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,725

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

18%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Bentonville, AR, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Bentonville, AR compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Bentonville and Bella Vista by all bedroom counts and property types.

Bentonville

Median rent price$1,800
decreased by6%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,900
decreased by1%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bentonville, AR is 5% lower than the median rent in Bella Vista, AR.

Cost of living in Bentonville, AR

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services3% higher
Groceries7% lower
Health10% lower
Housing8% lower
Transportation9% lower
UtilitiesNo difference

Discover rentals in Bentonville, AR

6002 Nw Reynolds St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Bentonville

A blessed home

6002 Nw Reynolds St, Bentonville, AR 72713

3 beds

2 baths

$700

House for rent

45 Inspiration Dr - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Bella Vista East apartment for rent in Bentonville

2BR/1.0BA

45 Inspiration Dr, Bentonville, AR 72714

2 beds

1 bath

$995

Apartment for rent

44 Skyline Dr - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Bella Vista East house for rent in Bentonville

ResidentialLease, Bella Vista, AR

44 Skyline Dr, Bentonville, AR 72714

2 beds

2 baths

$1,095

$995

Price drop

House for rent

1009 Se 5th St #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Bentonville

ResidentialLease, Bentonville, AR

1009 Se 5th St #B, Bentonville, AR 72712

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,050

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Bentonville, AR

Quick answers to common questions about the Bentonville rental market.

How much is rent in Bentonville?

The average rent in Bentonville is $1,800 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Bentonville?

Average rent prices in Bentonville have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Bentonville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Bentonville is 6% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $110 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Bentonville?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Bentonville are Riverwalk Farms Estates ($1,500/mo), Fairview Heights ($1,580/mo), and Fairfield ($1,650/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Bentonville?

To comfortably afford rent in Bentonville, you'd need to earn approximately $72,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Bentonville?

February offers the lowest rents in Bentonville, running about 4.7% below August prices. December and November are also good timing with reduced competition compared to May's peak demand period.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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