2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Barling, AR
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Barling, Arkansas as of July 2026. That's +12% higher than the citywide median of $1,026 and +31% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in Arkansas
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pine Bluff | $830 |
| 2 | Batesville | $860 |
| 3 | Russellville | $870 |
| 4 | Paragould | $900 |
| 5 | Searcy | $910 |
| 6 | Van Buren | $920 |
| 7 | Greenwood | $930 |
| 8 | Mountain Home | $950 |
| 9 | Fort Smith | $958 |
| 10 | Greenbrier | $990 |
| 11 | Jacksonville | $990 |
| 12 | Conway | $1,000 |
| 13 | Hot Springs | $1,000 |
| 14 | Prairie Grove | $1,010 |
| 15 | Siloam Springs | $1,010 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Arkansas
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pea Ridge | $1,670 |
| 2 | Centerton | $1,390 |
| 3 | Farmington | $1,300 |
| 4 | Johnson | $1,265 |
| 5 | Bentonville | $1,260 |
| 6 | Bella Vista | $1,260 |
| 7 | Barling (this page) | $1,150 |
| 8 | Rogers | $1,140 |
| 9 | Fayetteville | $1,140 |
| 10 | Springdale | $1,100 |
| 11 | Maumelle | $1,090 |
| 12 | Little Rock | $1,068 |
| 13 | Sherwood | $1,050 |
| 14 | North Little Rock | $1,043 |
| 15 | Ward | $1,030 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Barling.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Barling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Smith, AR | 6 mi | $958 | $-192 (-17%) |
| Greenwood, AR | 10.7 mi | $930 | $-220 (-19%) |
| Van Buren, AR | 10.8 mi | $920 | $-230 (-20%) |
| Prairie Grove, AR | 42.7 mi | $1,010 | $-140 (-12%) |
| Farmington, AR | 49.4 mi | $1,300 | +$150 (+13%) |
| Fayetteville, AR | 53.5 mi | $1,140 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Siloam Springs, AR | 59.7 mi | $1,010 | $-140 (-12%) |
| Springdale, AR | 60.6 mi | $1,100 | $-50 (-4%) |
| Johnson, AR | 61.3 mi | $1,265 | +$115 (+10%) |
| Tahlequah, OK | 62.8 mi | $930 | $-220 (-19%) |
| Rogers, AR | 70.9 mi | $1,140 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Bentonville, AR | 71.2 mi | $1,260 | +$110 (+10%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Barling — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Barling?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Barling, Arkansas is $1,150 per month. This is +12% higher than the citywide median of $1,026.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Barling?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $46,000 ($3,833/month gross), which works out to roughly $22.12/hour at a full-time job.
Is Barling expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Barling's 2-bedroom median of $1,150 is +31% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 16th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Barling rank for 2-bedroom rent in Arkansas?
Among the 34 cities in Arkansas with 2-bedroom data, Barling ranks #28 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Barling?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Fort Smith ($958), Greenwood ($930), Van Buren ($920).