Last updated on June 24, 2026

Average rent in
University of Arkansas Fort Smith, AR

Median rent

Median rent in Van Buren

$895/mo

increased by18%

vs previous year

The average rent in Van Buren is $895 per month as of June 2026. This is 54% below the national average rent, or $1,055 less per month.

$0.91

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Van Buren

247

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Van Buren rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in University of Arkansas Fort Smith, AR

Average rent prices in Van Buren have increased by 18% 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 $1,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Van Buren run $650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $825.

Listings

Studio

$858

-

1%

1 bedroom

$637

-

7%

2 bedroom

$870

-

10%

3 bedroom

$1,475

-

15%

4 bedroom

$1,995

-

26%

Studio

Average rent

$858

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$637

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$870

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,475

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last year

26%

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

Village Meadows - Photo 1 of 1

3h ago

8.4

Very good

Village Meadows

9801 Meandering Way, Fort Smith, AR 72903

1–2 beds

1 bath

$400–$825

Apartment for rent

Shawnee Affordable Housing - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

6.5

Good

Shawnee Affordable Housing

1206 Fort St, Barling, AR 72923

3–4 beds

2 baths

$405–$1,000

Apartment for rent

2301 S V St #7 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Fort Smith

2 beds

1 bath

$550

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 12

914 South 25th Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

914 South 25th Street

914 S 25th St, Fort Smith, AR 72901

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$595–$725

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 $895 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Van Buren?

Average rent prices in Van Buren have increased by 18% 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 $1,055 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 $36,000/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).

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