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Last updated on August 23, 2026
Average rent in
Fort Smith, AR
Average rent in
Last updated on August 23, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Fort Smith, AR rent slipped 4.3% year over year, with a current median of $895/month. Renters are paying $11 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Fort Smith runs roughly 2× more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, positioning it as a highly accessible market for renters seeking value in Arkansas.
Price ranges
Apartments in Fort Smith rent for a median of $795/month while houses run higher at $1,458/month. Studios sit at $895/month, 1-bedrooms at $650/month, and 2-bedrooms at $850/month, reflecting the city's inventory composition dominated by apartments and 2-bedroom units.
Neighborhood spotlight
Downtown Fort Smith rents fell 19.9% year over year to $798/month across 26 rentals. This local decline contrasts with the citywide market's modest 4.3% slip, making it a distinct neighborhood trend.
Median rent
Median rent in Fort Smith
$895/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Fort Smith is $895 per month as of August 2026. This is 54% below the national average rent, or $1,030 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Fort Smith
227
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Fort Smith rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Fort Smith, AR
Average rent prices in Fort Smith have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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
Fort Smith, AR
Rent prices in Fort Smith vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Fort Smith is $795, whereas a house costs $1,457. 1-bedroom apartments in Fort Smith run $650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $825.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $895 |  2% | 146% | |
1 bedroom | $650 | No Change | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $850 | No Change | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,495 | 4% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $1,697 | 1% | 16% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Cavanaugh | $995 | |
Downtown Fort Smith | $797 | |
Fianna Hills | $1,050 | |
Hillcrest | $812 | |
Massard | $925 | |
May Lecta Sweet Historic District | $747 | |
Mill Creek | $870 | |
Oak Park | $950 | |
South Fort Smith | $895 | |
Sunnymede | $747 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $795 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,525 | 23% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,457 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$895
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
146%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$650
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,495
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,697
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
16%
Cavanaugh
Average rent
$995
Fianna Hills
Average rent
$1,050
Downtown Fort Smith
Average rent
$797
South Fort Smith
Average rent
$895
Massard
Average rent
$925
Mill Creek
Average rent
$870
Oak Park
Average rent
$950
Sunnymede
Average rent
$747
May Lecta Sweet Historic District
Average rent
$747
Hillcrest
Average rent
$812
Apartments
Average rent
$795
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,525
Last 30 days
23%
Houses
Average rent
$1,457
Last 30 days
1%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Fort Smith, 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 Fort Smith, AR compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Fort Smith and Alma by all bedroom counts and property types.
Fort Smith
54%lower than the national median
43%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Fort Smith, AR is 18% lower than the median rent in Alma, AR.
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4%Discover rentals in Fort Smith, AR
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Fort Smith
2 beds
1 bath
$595
$560
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 13
8h ago
1224 N Albert Pike Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72904
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$575–$745
Apartment for rent
1d ago
5900 Kinkead Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72903
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$600–$895
Apartment for rent
3d ago
4301 Kinkead Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72903
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$625–$1,045
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
South Fort Smith apartment for rent in Fort Smith
5017 S 28th St, Fort Smith, AR 72901
4 beds
2 baths
$4,350
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Fianna Hills house for rent in Fort Smith
8912 Wildwood Way, Fort Smith, AR 72908
3 beds
2 baths
$3,500
House for rent
Available Aug 10
5d+ ago
House for rent in Fort Smith
7627 Woodbine Ln, Fort Smith, AR 72916
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Fort Smith
4 beds
4 baths
$2,900
House for rent
Available Oct 23
4h ago
905 Raleigh St, Fort Smith, AR 72901
1–2 beds
1 bath
$625–$725
Apartment for rent
1d ago
11601 Kenwood Dr, Fort Smith, AR 72916
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,795–$2,495
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3600 S 74th St, Fort Smith, AR 72903
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$650–$850
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3600 Kinkead Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72903
1–2 beds
1 bath
$795–$1,490
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,750
House for rent
Available Sep 1
2d ago
2100 Brooken Hill Dr, Fort Smith, AR 72908
2 beds
1–2 baths
$820–$860
Apartment for rent
2d ago
322 N 6th St, Fort Smith, AR 72901
1 bed
1 bath
$725
Apartment for rent
1d ago
7700 Jenny Lind Rd, Fort Smith, AR 72908
2 beds
2 baths
$790
Apartment for rent
4h ago
905 Raleigh St, Fort Smith, AR 72901
2 beds
1 bath
$725
Apartment for rent
1d ago
5801 Kinkead Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72903
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
1d ago
9801 Meandering Way, Fort Smith, AR 72903
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2851 Xavier St, Fort Smith, AR 72901
2 beds
2 baths
$925
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Fort Smith, AR
Quick answers to common questions about the Fort Smith rental market.
How much is rent in Fort Smith?
The average rent in Fort Smith is $895 per month as of August 22, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Fort Smith?
Average rent prices in Fort Smith have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.
How does Fort Smith rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Fort Smith is 54% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,030 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Fort Smith?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Fort Smith are Sunnymede ($747/mo), May Lecta Sweet Historic District ($747/mo), and Downtown Fort Smith ($797/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Fort Smith?
To comfortably afford rent in Fort Smith, you'd need to earn approximately $36,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Fort Smith?
March offers the best rental deals in Fort Smith, with prices running about 6% lower than August peak rates. December also provides less competition with lower demand compared to available inventory.
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).