Last updated on August 15, 2026

Average rent in
Barling, AR

Median rent

Median rent in Barling

$1,447/mo

increased by21%

vs previous year

The average rent in Barling is $1,447 per month as of August 2026. This is 25% below the national average rent, or $477 less per month.

$1.26

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Barling

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Barling rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Barling, AR

Average rent prices in Barling have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 21% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Barling, AR

Rent prices in Barling vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Barling is $1,160, whereas a house costs $1,525. 1-bedroom apartments in Barling run $660 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $995.

Listings

Studio

$895

No Change

5%

1 bedroom

$650

6%

19%

2 bedroom

$1,022

No Change

29%

3 bedroom

$1,495

8%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,247

9%

-

Studio

Average rent

$895

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$650

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

19%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,022

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

29%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,247

Last 30 days

9%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Barling, AR, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Barling, AR compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Barling and Alma by all bedroom counts and property types.

Barling

Median rent price$1,447
decreased by25%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$950
decreased by51%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Barling, AR is 52% higher than the median rent in Alma, AR.

Discover rentals in Barling, AR

Shawnee Affordable Housing - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.1

Very good

Shawnee Affordable Housing

1206 Fort St, Barling, AR 72923

3–4 beds

2 baths

$900–$1,000

Apartment for rent

1 Rustic Way Properties - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.5

Very good

1 Rustic Way Properties

2001 Rustic Way, Barling, AR 72923

2 beds

2 baths

$900

Apartment for rent

1502 Heather Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Barling

House for rent

1503 M Cir - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Barling

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Barling, AR

Quick answers to common questions about the Barling rental market.

How much is rent in Barling?

The average rent in Barling is $1,447 per month as of August 15, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Barling?

Average rent prices in Barling have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 21% since last year.

How does Barling rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Barling is 25% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $477 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Barling?

To comfortably afford rent in Barling, you'd need to earn approximately $58,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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