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Rental Market Trends in Barling, AR

Updated July 2026

The average rent in Barling, AR is $1,033/month.

Rent in Barling is 38% lower than the national average rent of $1,662/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.

$1,033/month

Average Rent

652 Sq Ft

Average Size

+0.8%

Change / Year

129

Available Apartments

Barling rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Barling average $895 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Barling average $1,033 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Barling average $1,201 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Barling average $1,512 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$895/month
558 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,033/month
652 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,201/month
961 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,512/month
1,250 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,096/month
1,821 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Barling, AR?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.8%, which averages out to $9 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

July 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Barling, AR

July 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Barling, AR
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
67% $1,001 - $1,500/month
33% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Barling, AR?

Because the average rent in Barling is $1,033, you’ll want to make about $3,443 per month or $41,316 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

City

Barling, AR

129 Available Apartments for Rent

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Apartment Communities in Barling We Think You'll Love

Prairie at Chaffee Crossing

Prairie at Chaffee Crossing

1800 Frontier Rd,
Barling, AR 72923

1-2 Beds | $1,040 - $1,210

Brookstone Place

Brookstone Place

9138 Brookstone Pl,
Fort Smith, AR 72916

2 Beds | $1,350

The Cottages at Ashton

The Cottages at Ashton

1718 Fairbanks Dr,
Barling, AR 72923

Studio - 3 Beds | $1,750 - $7,000

Harbortown Apartments

Harbortown Apartments

9608 Meandering Way,
Fort Smith, AR 72903

2 Beds | $925

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Barling?

The average rent in Barling is $1,033 per month, which is 37.8% lower than the national average of $1,662.

What is the average rent for a house in Barling?

The average rent for a house in Barling, AR is $2,096 per month.

Are rents going up or down in Barling?

Rents in Barling, AR are increasing, with prices up 0.8% year-over-year and $9 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Barling?

In Barling, AR, 67% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States Arkansas Barling Rental Trends

Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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