salaryRent is higher than in 62% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.1 years of household income. Most homes (88%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $75,480 a year. That is $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Arkansas cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Arkansas. It is number 65 of 71 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Bella Vista?
Share of households by yearly income. 32.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Bella Vista
| Size | Bella Vista | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $650 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,117 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,700 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,624 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Bella Vista overall?
Everyday prices in Arkansas overall are 13% below the U.S. average (index 86.9, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Bella Vista, so the Arkansas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Bella Vista
Life in Bella Vista
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Bella Vista?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $172 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $296,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $29,670 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Bella Vista, AR?
Renting in Bella Vista costs a median of about $1,887 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Arkansas median is $1,068.
How much do I need to make to live in Bella Vista?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $75,480 a year, or $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Bella Vista cheap or expensive?
Bella Vista is rated OK: rent takes 23.8% of the typical household income of $94,967. It ranks 65th cheapest of 71 Arkansas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Bella Vista?
The median homeowner in Bella Vista pays $1,796 a year in property taxes, about 0.61% of the median home value.
Is Bella Vista more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Arkansas are 13% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Bella Vista?
The median home value in Bella Vista is $296,700, about 3.1 times the typical yearly household income.
31,697 people live in Bella Vista. Numbers are typical (middle) values.