Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Bentonville, AR?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 24.3% of gross income.
Bentonville rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Arkansas state estimate).
About rent and a physical therapist salary
Physical therapist pay covers comfortable rent across most US metros. At the national-average PT salary, the 30% rule supports about $2,493 a month in rent, which is above the median in most cities tracked here.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Arkansas cities have lower median rent than Bentonville, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Bentonville, AR →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Bentonville, AR?
Median rent in Bentonville is $1,677 a month. A typical physical therapist in Arkansas earns about $82,759 a year, which makes that rent 24.3% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Bentonville?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Arkansas (~$82,759/yr) supports up to $2,069 a month in rent. Bentonville's current median rent is $1,677/mo, which leaves a $392/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Bentonville?
At an hourly equivalent of about $40 an hour, a physical therapist in Arkansas works roughly 42.1 hours a month to cover Bentonville's median rent of $1,677.
Where is rent cheaper than Bentonville for a physical therapist?
Nearby Arkansas cities with lower median rent include Fayetteville ($1,676/mo), Hot Springs Village ($1,675/mo), Fayetteville ($1,672/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.