Studio Apartment Rent in Barling, AR
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Barling, Arkansas as of July 2026. That's +15% lower than the citywide median of $1,026 and +33% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Barling
Compare Barling's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Arkansas
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russellville | $600 |
| 2 | Pine Bluff | $615 |
| 3 | Batesville | $650 |
| 4 | Searcy | $650 |
| 5 | Paragould | $660 |
| 6 | Greenwood | $700 |
| 7 | Van Buren | $700 |
| 8 | Mountain Home | $720 |
| 9 | Fort Smith | $726 |
| 10 | Jonesboro | $737 |
| 11 | Hot Springs | $770 |
| 12 | Prairie Grove | $790 |
| 13 | Siloam Springs | $790 |
| 14 | Texarkana | $820 |
| 15 | Springdale | $845 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Arkansas
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pea Ridge | $1,280 |
| 2 | Centerton | $1,070 |
| 3 | Farmington | $1,000 |
| 4 | Bentonville | $970 |
| 5 | Bella Vista | $965 |
| 6 | Maumelle | $940 |
| 7 | Little Rock | $918 |
| 8 | Sherwood | $900 |
| 9 | North Little Rock | $898 |
| 10 | Cabot | $890 |
| 11 | Rogers | $885 |
| 12 | Benton | $885 |
| 13 | Ward | $880 |
| 14 | Fayetteville | $873 |
| 15 | Barling (this page) | $870 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Barling.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Barling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Smith, AR | 6 mi | $726 | $-144 (-17%) |
| Greenwood, AR | 10.7 mi | $700 | $-170 (-20%) |
| Van Buren, AR | 10.8 mi | $700 | $-170 (-20%) |
| Prairie Grove, AR | 42.7 mi | $790 | $-80 (-9%) |
| Farmington, AR | 49.4 mi | $1,000 | +$130 (+15%) |
| Fayetteville, AR | 53.5 mi | $873 | +$3 (0%) |
| Siloam Springs, AR | 59.7 mi | $790 | $-80 (-9%) |
| Springdale, AR | 60.6 mi | $845 | $-25 (-3%) |
| Tahlequah, OK | 62.8 mi | $740 | $-130 (-15%) |
| Rogers, AR | 70.9 mi | $885 | +$15 (+2%) |
| Bentonville, AR | 71.2 mi | $970 | +$100 (+11%) |
| Centerton, AR | 72.6 mi | $1,070 | +$200 (+23%) |
Studio rent in Barling — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Barling?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Barling, Arkansas is $870 per month. This is +15% below the citywide median of $1,026.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Barling?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $34,800 ($2,900/month gross), which works out to roughly $16.73/hour at a full-time job.
Is Barling expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Barling's studio median of $870 is +33% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 15th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Barling rank for studio rent in Arkansas?
Among the 33 cities in Arkansas with studio data, Barling ranks #19 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Barling?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Fort Smith ($726), Greenwood ($700), Van Buren ($700).