1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Barling, AR
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Barling, Arkansas as of July 2026. That's +14% lower than the citywide median of $1,026 and +37% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Barling
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 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Barling
Compare Barling's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Arkansas
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pine Bluff | $567 |
| 2 | Batesville | $660 |
| 3 | Russellville | $660 |
| 4 | Van Buren | $700 |
| 5 | Greenwood | $710 |
| 6 | Mountain Home | $720 |
| 7 | Fort Smith | $728 |
| 8 | Searcy | $750 |
| 9 | Paragould | $770 |
| 10 | Hot Springs | $775 |
| 11 | Texarkana | $820 |
| 12 | Prairie Grove | $840 |
| 13 | Siloam Springs | $840 |
| 14 | Jonesboro | $857 |
| 15 | Conway | $860 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Arkansas
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pea Ridge | $1,390 |
| 2 | Centerton | $1,160 |
| 3 | Farmington | $1,080 |
| 4 | Bentonville | $1,050 |
| 5 | Bella Vista | $1,045 |
| 6 | Johnson | $961 |
| 7 | Rogers | $950 |
| 8 | Fayetteville | $947 |
| 9 | Maumelle | $940 |
| 10 | Little Rock | $924 |
| 11 | Springdale | $920 |
| 12 | Sherwood | $910 |
| 13 | North Little Rock | $900 |
| 14 | Ward | $890 |
| 15 | Cabot | $890 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Barling.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Barling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Smith, AR | 6 mi | $728 | $-152 (-17%) |
| Greenwood, AR | 10.7 mi | $710 | $-170 (-19%) |
| Van Buren, AR | 10.8 mi | $700 | $-180 (-20%) |
| Prairie Grove, AR | 42.7 mi | $840 | $-40 (-5%) |
| Farmington, AR | 49.4 mi | $1,080 | +$200 (+23%) |
| Fayetteville, AR | 53.5 mi | $947 | +$67 (+8%) |
| Siloam Springs, AR | 59.7 mi | $840 | $-40 (-5%) |
| Springdale, AR | 60.6 mi | $920 | +$40 (+5%) |
| Johnson, AR | 61.3 mi | $961 | +$81 (+9%) |
| Tahlequah, OK | 62.8 mi | $740 | $-140 (-16%) |
| Rogers, AR | 70.9 mi | $950 | +$70 (+8%) |
| Bentonville, AR | 71.2 mi | $1,050 | +$170 (+19%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Barling — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Barling?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Barling, Arkansas is $880 per month. This is +14% below the citywide median of $1,026.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Barling?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $35,200 ($2,933/month gross), which works out to roughly $16.92/hour at a full-time job.
Is Barling expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Barling's 1-bedroom median of $880 is +37% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 11th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Barling rank for 1-bedroom rent in Arkansas?
Among the 34 cities in Arkansas with 1-bedroom data, Barling ranks #18 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Barling?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Fort Smith ($728), Greenwood ($710), Van Buren ($700).