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Average Rent in Van Buren, AR & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 1 apartment community in Van Buren, AR. Updated daily.
Market Average
$817/mo
▲ +2% from last month
Lowest Available
$785/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
1
tracked daily
Units Listed
5
available now
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Van Buren, AR?
As of July 2026, the average rent in Van Buren, AR is $817 per month across 1 apartment community and 5 available units. Rents have increased $16 (2%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Rena Valley starting at $785/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $817/mo.
Prices range from $785 to $930 per month. The most common price point is the $600 range, where 3 units are currently listed.
Van Buren, AR Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Van Buren, AR
Rent Prices by Apartment in Van Buren, AR
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rena Valley | $785/mo | $817/mo | 5 | 4.6 |
Google Search Trends for Van Buren, AR Apartments
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$33,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $817/mo.
Comfortable income
$39,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($785/mo), you need to earn at least $31,000/year.
Median household income in Van Buren, AR is $59,420 , about 52% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Van Buren, AR
Overall prices in Van Buren, AR runs below the national average by about 15% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 85.3, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Van Buren, AR's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $817 |
| Utilities | $218 |
| Groceries | $503 |
| Transportation | $521 |
| Healthcare | $254 |
| Other goods and services | $406 |
| Estimated total | $2,720/mo |
Population
23,545
Median household income
$59,420
Census median rent
$820/mo
Rent as % of income
28.3%
Median age
35.8
Mean commute
19 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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