Studio Apartment Rent in Van Buren, AR
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Van Buren, Arkansas as of July 2026. That's +31% lower than the citywide median of $1,019 and +46% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Van Buren
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Van Buren
Compare Van Buren's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Arkansas
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russellville | $600 |
| 2 | Pine Bluff | $615 |
| 3 | Batesville | $650 |
| 4 | Searcy | $650 |
| 5 | Paragould | $660 |
| 6 | Greenwood | $700 |
| 7 | Van Buren (this page) | $700 |
| 8 | Mountain Home | $720 |
| 9 | Fort Smith | $726 |
| 10 | Jonesboro | $737 |
| 11 | Hot Springs | $770 |
| 12 | Prairie Grove | $790 |
| 13 | Siloam Springs | $790 |
| 14 | Texarkana | $820 |
| 15 | Springdale | $845 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Arkansas
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pea Ridge | $1,280 |
| 2 | Centerton | $1,070 |
| 3 | Farmington | $1,000 |
| 4 | Bentonville | $970 |
| 5 | Bella Vista | $965 |
| 6 | Maumelle | $940 |
| 7 | Little Rock | $918 |
| 8 | Sherwood | $900 |
| 9 | North Little Rock | $898 |
| 10 | Cabot | $890 |
| 11 | Rogers | $885 |
| 12 | Benton | $885 |
| 13 | Ward | $880 |
| 14 | Fayetteville | $873 |
| 15 | Barling | $870 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Van Buren.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Van Buren |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Smith, AR | 9.2 mi | $726 | +$26 (+4%) |
| Barling, AR | 10.8 mi | $870 | +$170 (+24%) |
| Greenwood, AR | 21.1 mi | $700 | — |
| Prairie Grove, AR | 32.3 mi | $790 | +$90 (+13%) |
| Farmington, AR | 39.3 mi | $1,000 | +$300 (+43%) |
| Fayetteville, AR | 44.2 mi | $873 | +$173 (+25%) |
| Siloam Springs, AR | 49 mi | $790 | +$90 (+13%) |
| Springdale, AR | 51.1 mi | $845 | +$145 (+21%) |
| Tahlequah, OK | 54 mi | $740 | +$40 (+6%) |
| Bentonville, AR | 61.1 mi | $970 | +$270 (+39%) |
| Rogers, AR | 61.7 mi | $885 | +$185 (+26%) |
| Centerton, AR | 62.3 mi | $1,070 | +$370 (+53%) |
Studio rent in Van Buren — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Van Buren?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Van Buren, Arkansas is $700 per month. This is +31% below the citywide median of $1,019.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Van Buren?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $28,000 ($2,333/month gross), which works out to roughly $13.46/hour at a full-time job.
Is Van Buren expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Van Buren's studio median of $700 is +46% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 3th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Van Buren rank for studio rent in Arkansas?
Among the 33 cities in Arkansas with studio data, Van Buren ranks #7 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Van Buren?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Van Buren.