Last updated on June 6, 2026

Average rent in
Bentonville, AR

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Bentonville rent stands today

    Bentonville, AR rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,845/month. Month to month, rents cooled by 3.3%, with renters paying $47 less per month on average than last year.

  • Bentonville sits 5.4% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a moderately priced market with 396 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Bentonville run around $1,235/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,470/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,709/month, 3-bedrooms around $1,800/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,600/month, reflecting the city's inventory skew toward larger units.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Fairview Heights rents fell 61.8% year over year to $2,100/month across 19 rentals. This steep decline contrasts with the broadly flat citywide market and signals a localized shift in this neighborhood.

Median rent

Median rent in Bentonville

$1,845/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Bentonville is $1,845 per month as of June 2026. This is 5% below the national average rent, or $105 less per month.

$1.18

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bentonville

396

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 decreased by 3% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,595, whereas a house costs $1,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Bentonville run $1,460 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,700.

Listings

Studio

$1,235

3%

5%

1 bedroom

$1,470

5%

9%

2 bedroom

$1,709

2%

12%

3 bedroom

$1,800

3%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,600

5%

16%

Studio

Average rent

$1,235

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,470

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,709

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

16%

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$1,845
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,995
increased by2%

higher than 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 & ServicesNo difference
Groceries5% lower
Health10% lower
Housing15% lower
Transportation7% lower
UtilitiesNo difference

Discover rentals in Bentonville, AR

1100 Nw Lincoln Ct #8 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Bentonville

MULTI_FAMILY - Bentonville, AR

1100 Nw Lincoln Ct #8, Bentonville, AR 72712

2 beds

2 baths

$875

Apartment for rent

Touchstone Village - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

3d ago

8.3

Very good

Touchstone Village

501 Sw 20th St, Bentonville, AR 72712

2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,095–$1,175

Apartment for rent

501 Sw 11th St #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Bentonville

MULTI_FAMILY - Bentonville, AR

501 Sw 11th St #A, Bentonville, AR 72712

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

Apartment for rent

3501 Sw Victoria Pl #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Bentonville

3501 Sw Victoria Pl #2, Bentonville, AR 72712

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,195

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 $1,845 per month as of June 4, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Bentonville?

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

How does Bentonville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Bentonville is 5% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $105 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 Woods Creek South ($1,800/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Bentonville?

To comfortably afford rent in Bentonville, you'd need to earn approximately $74,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Bentonville's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,400 per month, while 2-bedroom units rent for around $1,700 per month. These figures reflect current market conditions across the city's rental inventory.

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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