Last updated on September 8, 2026

Average rent in
Van Buren, AR

Median rent

Median rent in Van Buren

$858/mo

decreased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Van Buren is $858 per month as of September 2026. This is 55% below the national average rent, or $1,042 less per month.

$0.92

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Van Buren

44

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 Van Buren, AR

Average rent prices in Van Buren have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 10% 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 Van Buren, AR

Rent prices in Van Buren vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Van Buren is $775, whereas a house costs $1,375. 1-bedroom apartments in Van Buren run $650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $775.

Listings

Studio

$675

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$632

2%

2%

2 bedroom

$812

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,400

1%

16%

4 bedroom

$1,500

11%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$675

1 bedroom

Average rent

$632

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$812

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

6%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Van Buren, 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 Van Buren, AR compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Van Buren and Alma by all bedroom counts and property types.

Van Buren

Median rent price$858
decreased by55%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$810
decreased by57%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Van Buren, AR is 6% higher than the median rent in Alma, AR.

Discover rentals in Van Buren, AR

Shadowalk Townhomes - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.7

Very good

Shadowalk Townhomes

Shadowalk Dr, Van Buren, AR 72956

2 beds

1 bath

$625

Apartment for rent

2024 Baldwin St #23 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Van Buren

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 8

JANNAHS-309 SOUTH 3RD STREET - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

8.3

Very good

JANNAHS-309 SOUTH 3RD STREET

309 S 3rd St, Van Buren, AR 72956

2 beds

1 bath

$675

Apartment for rent

3505 Elm St #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Van Buren

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 11

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Frequently asked questions for Van Buren, 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 $858 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Van Buren?

Average rent prices in Van Buren have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.

How does Van Buren rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Van Buren is 55% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,042 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 $34,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Van Buren?

May offers the best rental deals in Van Buren, with rents running approximately 14% lower than March, which sees the highest prices of the year. Timing your apartment search for May could result in meaningful savings compared to other months.

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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