Last updated on July 21, 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 $71 less per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially flat as of July 2026.

  • Bentonville sits 7.5% more affordable than the $1,945/month national median, offering a moderately priced market with 419 total rentals available across the city.

  • Price ranges

    In Bentonville, studios rent for about $1,295/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,470/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,681/month, with 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms at $1,700/month and $2,525/month respectively. This range reflects the variation renters face by bedroom count.

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 July 2026. This is 7% below the national average rent, or $145 less per month.

$1.13

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bentonville

419

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 $1,500, whereas a house costs $1,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Bentonville run $1,470 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,699.

Listings

Studio

$1,295

2%

9%

1 bedroom

$1,470

4%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,681

4%

7%

3 bedroom

$1,700

3%

5%

4 bedroom

$2,525

16%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,295

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,470

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,681

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,525

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

1%

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 by7%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,950

Equal to the the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bentonville, AR is 8% 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

904 Durham Pl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Bentonville

MULTI_FAMILY - Bentonville, AR

904 Durham Pl, Bentonville, AR 72712

2 beds

1.5 baths

$975

Apartment for rent

6200 Sw Chickadee St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Bentonville

MULTI_FAMILY - Bentonville, AR

6200 Sw Chickadee St #2, Bentonville, AR 72713

3 beds

2 baths

$1,250

Apartment for rent

Stonegate IV - EF - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

8.5

Very good

Stonegate IV - EF

Stonegate, Bentonville, AR 72712

3 beds

2 baths

$1,350

Apartment 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 July 18, 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 7% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $145 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Bentonville?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Bentonville are Riverwalk Farms Estates ($1,500/mo), Fairfield ($1,700/mo), and Fairview Heights ($1,750/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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Bentonville average around $1,500/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,730/month.

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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