Fort Smith, AR rental market

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Last updated June 27, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Fort Smith, AR is $1,095.

Average rent

$1,095

Month-over-month change

+$100

Year-over-year change

+$100

Available rentals

215

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $500 to $4,200.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$50014
$60019
$70020
$80028
$90036
$1,00019
$1,10019
$1,2008
$1,30012
$1,40021
$1,50017
$1,60017
$1,7006
$1,8007
$1,9008
$2,0004
$2,1005
$2,2003
$2,3002
$2,4002
$2,5002
$3,8001
$3,9002
$4,0001
$4,1001
$4,200+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $100 compared to the previous year.

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Average rent price over time
Last year (2025)This year (2026)
Jan$1,050$1,000
Feb$1,050$967
Mar$1,050$1,000
Apr$995$1,000
May$975$958
Jun$975$975
Jul$1,000No data
Aug$1,025No data
Sep$1,100No data
Oct$1,050No data
Nov$1,005No data
Dec$1,000No data

Market temperature

The Fort Smith, AR rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

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Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Fort Smith, AR is 46% lower than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Fort Smith, AR?

The average rent in Fort Smith, AR is $1,095.

2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Fort Smith, AR?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Fort Smith, AR is $675 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Fort Smith, AR?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Fort Smith, AR is $685 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Fort Smith, AR?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Fort Smith, AR is $931 per month.

5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Fort Smith, AR?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Fort Smith, AR is $1,500 per month.

6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Fort Smith, AR?

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Fort Smith, AR is $1,898 per month.

7. How much does it cost to rent a house in Fort Smith, AR?

Houses in Fort Smith, AR rent between $500 - $4,200 with an average rent of $1,095.

8. How has the rent in Fort Smith, AR changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Fort Smith, AR increased by $100

9. How much has the rent in Fort Smith, AR increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Fort Smith, AR increased by $100

10. How many available rentals are there in Fort Smith, AR?

There are currently 215 rentals available in Fort Smith, AR.

11. How do rent prices in Fort Smith, AR compare with the national average?

The average rent in Fort Smith, AR is $1,095 — 45.79% lower the national average of $2,020.

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