salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 19.8 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $37,000 a year. That is $18 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Arkansas cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Arkansas. It is number 27 of 71 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Van Buren?
Share of households by yearly income. 12.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Van Buren
| Size | Van Buren | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $545 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $847 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,103 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Van Buren 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 Van Buren, so the Arkansas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Van Buren
Life in Van Buren
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Van Buren?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $334 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $181,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $18,150 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Van Buren, AR?
Renting in Van Buren costs a median of about $925 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Arkansas median is $1,068.
How much do I need to make to live in Van Buren?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $37,000 a year, or $18 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Van Buren cheap or expensive?
Van Buren is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.8% of the typical household income of $65,949. It ranks 27th cheapest of 71 Arkansas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Van Buren?
The median homeowner in Van Buren pays $1,047 a year in property taxes, about 0.58% of the median home value.
Is Van Buren 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 Van Buren?
The median home value in Van Buren is $181,500, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.
23,763 people live in Van Buren. Numbers are typical (middle) values.