1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Texarkana, AR
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Texarkana, Arkansas as of October 2026. That's +25% lower than the citywide median of $1,092 and +41% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Texarkana
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 Texarkana
Compare Texarkana's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Arkansas
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pine Bluff | $567 |
| 2 | Russellville | $660 |
| 3 | Van Buren | $700 |
| 4 | Greenwood | $710 |
| 5 | Mountain Home | $720 |
| 6 | Fort Smith | $728 |
| 7 | Searcy | $750 |
| 8 | Paragould | $770 |
| 9 | Hot Springs | $775 |
| 10 | Texarkana (this page) | $820 |
| 11 | Prairie Grove | $840 |
| 12 | Siloam Springs | $840 |
| 13 | Jonesboro | $857 |
| 14 | Conway | $860 |
| 15 | Greenbrier | $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 | Hot Springs Village | $1,070 |
| 5 | Bentonville | $1,050 |
| 6 | Bella Vista | $1,045 |
| 7 | Rogers | $950 |
| 8 | Fayetteville | $947 |
| 9 | Maumelle | $940 |
| 10 | Little Rock | $924 |
| 11 | Springdale | $920 |
| 12 | Gentry | $920 |
| 13 | Sherwood | $910 |
| 14 | North Little Rock | $900 |
| 15 | Ward | $890 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Texarkana.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Texarkana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texarkana, TX | 17.6 mi | $900 | +$80 (+10%) |
| Shreveport, LA | 68.9 mi | $913 | +$93 (+11%) |
| Bossier City, LA | 72.4 mi | $980 | +$160 (+20%) |
| Longview, TX | 87.5 mi | $958 | +$138 (+17%) |
| Hot Springs, AR | 92.4 mi | $775 | $-45 (-5%) |
| Kilgore, TX | 100.4 mi | $940 | +$120 (+15%) |
| Hot Springs Village, AR | 102.4 mi | $1,070 | +$250 (+30%) |
| Ruston, LA | 108.2 mi | $780 | $-40 (-5%) |
| Benton, AR | 115.2 mi | $885 | +$65 (+8%) |
| Paris, TX | 119.7 mi | $760 | $-60 (-7%) |
| Greenwood, AR | 122.2 mi | $710 | $-110 (-13%) |
| Tyler, TX | 124.7 mi | $1,113 | +$293 (+36%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Texarkana — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Texarkana?
As of October 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Texarkana, Arkansas is $820 per month. This is +25% below the citywide median of $1,092.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Texarkana?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $32,800 ($2,733/month gross), which works out to roughly $15.77/hour at a full-time job.
Is Texarkana expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Texarkana's 1-bedroom median of $820 is +41% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 7th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Texarkana rank for 1-bedroom rent in Arkansas?
Among the 34 cities in Arkansas with 1-bedroom data, Texarkana ranks #10 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Texarkana?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Hot Springs ($775), Ruston ($780), Paris ($760).