Last updated on July 25, 2026

Average rent in
Van Buren, AR

Median rent

Median rent in Van Buren

$850/mo

decreased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Van Buren is $850 per month as of July 2026. This is 56% below the national average rent, or $1,095 less per month.

$0.91

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Van Buren

48

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 $1,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Van Buren run $650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $775.

Listings

Studio

$745

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$650

2%

8%

2 bedroom

$795

No Change

No Change

3 bedroom

$1,300

4%

10%

4 bedroom

$2,100

4%

61%

Studio

Average rent

$745

1 bedroom

Average rent

$650

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$795

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

61%

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$850
decreased by56%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$822
decreased by58%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Van Buren, AR is 3% higher than the median rent in Alma, AR.

Discover rentals in Van Buren, AR

Ozier ST. 8 Plex - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

8.6

Very good

Ozier ST. 8 Plex

1115 Ozier St, Van Buren, AR 72956

2 beds

1 bath

$650

Apartment for rent

3114 Oak Ln #A - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

Apartment for rent in Van Buren

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

Prime Time 1 Duplexes - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

Prime Time 1 Duplexes

5 S 25th St, Van Buren, AR 72956

2 beds

2 baths

$695

Apartment for rent

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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 $850 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Van Buren?

Average rent prices in Van Buren have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.

How does Van Buren rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Van Buren is 56% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,095 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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Van Buren average around $660/month and two-bedrooms approximately $810/month. Both bedroom types have seen increases year over year, with one-bedrooms up 9.1% and two-bedrooms up 6.0%.

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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