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Last updated on October 7, 2026
Average rent in
Fort Smith, AR
Average rent in
Last updated on October 7, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Fort Smith rent stands today
Fort Smith, AR rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $900/month. Month to month, rents climbed 2.9%, indicating recent upward movement in the market with a negligible $8 monthly difference from last year.
Compared to national trends
Fort Smith runs roughly 2× more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a highly accessible market for renters seeking value. The city offers 221 total rentals across a mix of apartments and houses.
Price ranges
Apartments in Fort Smith rent for a median of $795/month while houses run higher at $1,400/month, reflecting two distinct price tiers. Apartments make up 58.1% of total rentals, with houses accounting for 40.9%.
Median rent
Median rent in Fort Smith
$900/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Fort Smith is $900 per month as of October 2026. This is 53% below the national average rent, or $1,000 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Fort Smith
221
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 increased by 3% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Fort Smith run $650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $825.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $895 |  4% | 44% | |
1 bedroom | $650 | No Change |  3% | |
2 bedroom | $850 | 1% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $1,450 | 2% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $1,622 | 5% | 1% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Cavanaugh | $995 | |
Downtown Fort Smith | $825 | |
Fianna Hills | $1,095 | |
Fishback Historic District | $795 | |
Massard | $800 | |
May Lecta Sweet Historic District | $785 | |
Mill Creek | $810 | |
Oak Park | $895 | |
South Fort Smith | $887 | |
Sunnymede | $850 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $795 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $950 | 23% | - | |
Houses | $1,400 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$895
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
44%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$650
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,622
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
1%
Fianna Hills
Average rent
$1,095
Cavanaugh
Average rent
$995
South Fort Smith
Average rent
$887
Massard
Average rent
$800
Downtown Fort Smith
Average rent
$825
Mill Creek
Average rent
$810
May Lecta Sweet Historic District
Average rent
$785
Fishback Historic District
Average rent
$795
Sunnymede
Average rent
$850
Oak Park
Average rent
$895
Apartments
Average rent
$795
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
23%
Houses
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
No Change
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
53%lower than the national median
42%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.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,100
10%$1,450
29%$1,795
6%$1,650
14%$1,050
12%$1,022
1%$1,095
$789
3%$1,350
4%$1,295
19%$1,000
4%$900
42%Discover rentals in Fort Smith, AR
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Fort Smith
2 beds
1 bath
$500
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 13
18h ago
5900 Kinkead Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72903
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$600–$895
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Apartment for rent in Fort Smith
913 S 22nd St, Fort Smith, AR 72901
2 beds
1 bath
$625
Apartment for rent
21h 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
House for rent in Fort Smith
3 beds
2 baths
$3,800
House for rent
3h ago
11601 Kenwood Dr, Fort Smith, AR 72916
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,795–$3,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Fianna Hills house for rent in Fort Smith
3 beds
2 baths
$3,500
House for rent
1h ago
5200 S U St, Fort Smith, AR 72903
1–2 beds
1 bath
$565–$680
Apartment for rent
1h ago
3600 S 74th St, Fort Smith, AR 72903
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$695–$895
Apartment for rent
3h ago
11601 Kenwood Dr, Fort Smith, AR 72916
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,795–$3,500
Apartment for rent
4h ago
109 N 3rd St, Fort Smith, AR 72901
1 bed
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2100 Brooken Hill Dr, Fort Smith, AR 72908
2 beds
1–2 baths
$820–$860
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
322 N 6th St, Fort Smith, AR 72901
1 bed
1 bath
$725
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2601 Oakview Rd, Fort Smith, AR 72908
2 beds
2 baths
$825
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
7114 Texas Rd, Fort Smith, AR 72908
2 beds
2 baths
$840
Apartment for rent
1h ago
5200 S U St, Fort Smith, AR 72903
1–2 beds
1 bath
$565–$680
Apartment for rent
6h ago
5201 Spradling Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72904
2 beds
1 bath
$780
Apartment for rent
14h ago
101 N 11th St, Fort Smith, AR 72901
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$675–$850
Apartment for rent
18h ago
5900 Kinkead Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72903
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$600–$760
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 $900 per month as of October 3, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Fort Smith?
Average rent prices in Fort Smith have increased by 3% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Fort Smith rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Fort Smith is 53% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,000 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Fort Smith?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Fort Smith are May Lecta Sweet Historic District ($785/mo), Fishback Historic District ($795/mo), and Massard ($800/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).