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Last updated on September 18, 2026
Average rent in
University of Arkansas Fort Smith, AR
Average rent in
Last updated on September 18, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Van Buren
$875/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in Van Buren is $875 per month as of September 2026. This is 54% below the national average rent, or $1,025 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Van Buren
260
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Van Buren rentals at each price point
Rent trends in University of Arkansas Fort Smith, AR
Average rent prices in Van Buren have increased by 10% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
University of Arkansas Fort Smith, AR
Rent prices in Van Buren vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Van Buren is $795, whereas a house costs $1,397. 1-bedroom apartments in Van Buren run $650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $800.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $876 | - | 5% | |
1 bedroom | $650 | - | 98% | |
2 bedroom | $825 | - | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $1,450 | - | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $1,860 | - | 21% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in University of Arkansas Fort Smith, AR.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $795 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $1,650 | - | - | |
Houses | $1,397 | - | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$876
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$650
Last year
98%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$825
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,450
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,860
Last year
21%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in University of Arkansas Fort Smith, AR.
Apartments
Average rent
$795
Condos
Average rent
$1,650
Houses
Average rent
$1,397
The table above reflects average rent prices in University of Arkansas Fort Smith, 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.
Discover rentals in University of Arkansas Fort Smith, AR
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Fort Smith
2 beds
1 bath
$500
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 13
2h ago
5900 Kinkead Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72903
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$600–$895
Apartment for rent
1d ago
4301 Kinkead Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72903
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$625–$1,045
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Shadowalk Dr, Van Buren, AR 72956
2 beds
1 bath
$625
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1605 N 36th St, Van Buren, AR 72956
1 bed
1 bath
$45,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
South Fort Smith apartment for rent in Fort Smith
5017 S 28th St, Fort Smith, AR 72901
4 beds
2 baths
$4,350
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Fort Smith
5408 Maria Ln, Fort Smith, AR 72904
4 beds
2 baths
$3,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Barling
200 E P St #A, Barling, AR 72923
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
Condo for rent
Available Aug 6
4h ago
3415 S 66th St, Fort Smith, AR 72903
2 beds
2 baths
$925
Apartment for rent
5h ago
2100 Brooken Hill Dr, Fort Smith, AR 72908
2 beds
1–2 baths
$820–$860
Apartment for rent
7h ago
802 S 25th St, Fort Smith, AR 72901
1 bed
1 bath
$745
Apartment for rent
7h ago
5201 Spradling Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72904
1–2 beds
1 bath
$675–$780
Apartment for rent
5h ago
2100 Brooken Hill Dr, Fort Smith, AR 72908
2 beds
1–2 baths
$820–$860
Apartment for rent
9h ago
322 N 6th St, Fort Smith, AR 72901
1 bed
1 bath
$725
Apartment for rent
1d ago
7114 Texas Rd, Fort Smith, AR 72908
2 beds
2 baths
$875
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2601 Oakview Rd, Fort Smith, AR 72908
2 beds
2 baths
$825
Apartment for rent
9h ago
1511 Boston St, Fort Smith, AR 72901
1–2 beds
1 bath
$675–$795
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Mckibben St, Van Buren, AR 72956
3 beds
2 baths
$1,050
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3600 S 74th St, Fort Smith, AR 72903
2 beds
1–2 baths
$750–$850
Apartment for rent
2d ago
5201 Spradling Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72904
2 beds
1 bath
$780
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for University of Arkansas Fort Smith, AR
Quick answers to common questions about the Van Buren rental market.
How much is rent in Van Buren?
The average rent in Van Buren is $875 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Van Buren?
Average rent prices in Van Buren have increased by 10% since last year.
How does Van Buren rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Van Buren is 54% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,025 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Van Buren?
To comfortably afford rent in Van Buren, you'd need to earn approximately $35,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).