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Last updated on July 8, 2026
Average rent in
Fort Smith, AR
Average rent in
Last updated on July 8, 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 over month, rent slipped 2.2%, indicating a cooling after recent stability.
Vs. national rents
Fort Smith rent is 53.9% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, placing it in a lower-cost tier among metros with 206 total rentals.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Fort Smith run at $1,209/month, 1-bedrooms at $645/month, 2-bedrooms at $875/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,475/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,125/month. The 4+ bedroom segment rose 26.0% year over year, diverging from the citywide trend.
Neighborhood spotlight
Oak Park rents fell 30.7% year over year to $745/month across 14 rentals, marking a local cooldown compared to the broadly flat citywide market. Downtown Fort Smith also cooled with a 14.6% decline to $850/month.
Median rent
Median rent in Fort Smith
$900/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Fort Smith is $900 per month as of July 2026. This is 54% below the national average rent, or $1,050 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Fort Smith
206
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $1,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Fort Smith run $645 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $845.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,209 |  2% | 83% | |
1 bedroom | $645 | No Change | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $875 | 3% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $1,475 | 1% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,125 | 1% | 13% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Cavanaugh | $900 | |
Downtown Fort Smith | $850 | |
Fianna Hills | $1,100 | |
Hillcrest | $900 | |
Massard | $850 | |
May Lecta Sweet Historic District | $842 | |
Mill Creek | $865 | |
Oak Park | $745 | |
South Fort Smith | $895 | |
Sunnymede | $795 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $795 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,850 | 8% | 103% | |
Houses | $1,450 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,209
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
83%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$645
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$875
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,475
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,125
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
13%
South Fort Smith
Average rent
$895
Fianna Hills
Average rent
$1,100
Cavanaugh
Average rent
$900
Massard
Average rent
$850
Mill Creek
Average rent
$865
Downtown Fort Smith
Average rent
$850
Sunnymede
Average rent
$795
Oak Park
Average rent
$745
May Lecta Sweet Historic District
Average rent
$842
Hillcrest
Average rent
$900
Apartments
Average rent
$795
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
103%
Houses
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
4%
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
50%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Fort Smith, AR is 8% lower than the median rent in Alma, AR.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$975
5%$1,450
16%$1,850
1%$1,795
6%$1,175
4%$1,599
$1,495
$819
135%$1,425
9%$1,300
7%$1,100
15%$850
2%Discover rentals in Fort Smith, AR
15h ago
5801 Kinkead Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72903
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$550–$875
Apartment for rent
1d ago
5200 S U St, Fort Smith, AR 72903
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$565–$745
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Apartment for rent in Fort Smith
2 beds
1 bath
$600
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 10
21h ago
S R St, Fort Smith, AR 72901
2 beds
1 bath
$600
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
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
1d ago
11601 Kenwood Dr, Fort Smith, AR 72916
3 beds
2 baths
$2,295–$2,495
Apartment for rent
1h ago
1331 S 46th St, Fort Smith, AR 72903
1–2 beds
1 bath
$710–$1,150
House for rent
1h ago
4801 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72903
1–2 beds
1 bath
$600–$710
Apartment for rent
6h ago
9608 Meandering Way, Fort Smith, AR 72903
2 beds
2 baths
$925
Apartment for rent
6h ago
3014 Presley St, Fort Smith, AR 72901
1–2 beds
1 bath
$725–$925
Apartment for rent
4d ago
4801 S 31st St, Fort Smith, AR 72901
2 beds
1 bath
$895
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
1d ago
4721 S 10th St, Fort Smith, AR 72901
1 bed
1 bath
$600
Apartment for rent
1h ago
4801 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72903
1–2 beds
1 bath
$600–$710
Apartment for rent
15h ago
5801 Kinkead Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72903
1–2 beds
1 bath
$550–$750
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Apartment for rent in Fort Smith
1900 S Z St, Fort Smith, AR 72901
2 beds
1 bath
$740
Apartment for rent
20h ago
101 N 11th St, Fort Smith, AR 72901
1 bed
1 bath
$940–$965
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 July 4, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Fort Smith?
Average rent prices in Fort Smith have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $1,050 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Fort Smith?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Fort Smith are Oak Park ($745/mo), Sunnymede ($795/mo), and May Lecta Sweet Historic District ($842/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?
Fort Smith, Arkansas rental prices in 2025 show one-bedroom apartments averaging around $650 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $850 monthly. These figures reflect the city's affordable housing market compared to many other metropolitan areas.
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).