Average Rent in Fort Smith, AR
6 apartment buildings, 16 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$975/mo
Cheapest
$735/mo
Properties
6
Units
16
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 6 properties in Fort Smith, AR.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Fort Smith, AR Rent Prices
All 6 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Oakwood Gardens Apartments
3500 S N St, Fort Smith, AR 72903, USA
West End Lofts of Fort Smith
109 N 3rd St, Fort Smith, AR 72901, USA
The Lofts on Park
3600 Kinkead Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72903, USA
University Park Place - Fort Smith Student Housing
400 Lincoln Ln, Fort Smith, AR 72903, USA
The Reserve at Chaffee Crossing Apartment Homes & Townhomes
9505 Chad Colley Blvd, Fort Smith, AR 72916, USA
Investors Property Management
5400 Free Ferry Rd Suite 102, Fort Smith, AR 72903, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oakwood Gardens Apartments 3500 S N St, Fort Smith, AR 72903, USA | $735 | $835 | $1.00 | 4.7 (51) | 2 |
| 2 | West End Lofts of Fort Smith 109 N 3rd St, Fort Smith, AR 72901, USA | $745 | $767 | $1.11 | 3 (5) | 3 |
| 3 | The Lofts on Park 3600 Kinkead Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72903, USA | $795 | $1,060 | $1.30 | 5 (80) | 3 |
| 4 | University Park Place - Fort Smith Student Housing 400 Lincoln Ln, Fort Smith, AR 72903, USA | $849 | $989 | $1.07 | 4 (12) | 4 |
| 5 | The Reserve at Chaffee Crossing Apartment Homes & Townhomes 9505 Chad Colley Blvd, Fort Smith, AR 72916, USA | $960 | $1,134 | -- | 4 (147) | 3 |
| 6 | Investors Property Management 5400 Free Ferry Rd Suite 102, Fort Smith, AR 72903, USA | $1,100 | $1,100 | -- | 4 (140) | 1 |
Explore Each Property
Oakwood Gardens Apartments
4.7 (51)3500 S N St, Fort Smith, AR 72903, USA
West End Lofts of Fort Smith
3 (5)109 N 3rd St, Fort Smith, AR 72901, USA
The Lofts on Park
5 (80)3600 Kinkead Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72903, USA
University Park Place - Fort Smith Student Housing
4 (12)400 Lincoln Ln, Fort Smith, AR 72903, USA
The Reserve at Chaffee Crossing Apartment Homes & Townhomes
4 (147)9505 Chad Colley Blvd, Fort Smith, AR 72916, USA
Investors Property Management
4 (140)5400 Free Ferry Rd Suite 102, Fort Smith, AR 72903, USA
Fort Smith, AR Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Fort Smith, AR is $975 per month, based on 16 units across 6 apartment communities. Prices range from $735 at Oakwood Gardens Apartments to $1,100 at Investors Property Management.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $880/mo | $745/mo | 3 |
| 1 Bed | $835/mo | $735/mo | 4 |
| 2 Bed | $1,070/mo | $760/mo | 9 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Fort Smith, AR, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Fort Smith, AR averages $835/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,070/mo. At the local median household income of $52,692, that works out to 22% of gross income, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Fort Smith, AR at $852/mo. The current tracked market average runs 14% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Fort Smith, AR while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Fort Smith, AR?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$39,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $975/mo.
Comfortable income
$47,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($735/mo), you need to earn at least $29,000/year.
Median household income in Fort Smith, AR is $52,692 , about 13% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Fort Smith, AR
Overall prices in Fort Smith, AR runs below the national average by about 15% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 85.3, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Fort Smith, AR's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $975 |
| Utilities | $218 |
| Groceries | $503 |
| Transportation | $521 |
| Healthcare | $254 |
| Other goods and services | $406 |
| Estimated total | $2,878/mo |
Population
89,496
Median household income
$52,692
Census median rent
$852/mo
Rent as % of income
25.7%
Median age
36.6
Mean commute
17 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Arkansas
How Fort Smith, AR rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Fort Smith, AR | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock, AR | $1,343 | +38% | 10 |
| Springdale, AR | $1,453 | +49% | 7 |
| North Little Rock, AR | $1,294 | +33% | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Fort Smith, AR?
The average rent in Fort Smith, AR is $975 per month, based on 16 units across 6 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Fort Smith, AR?
The lowest available rent in Fort Smith, AR starts at $735 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Fort Smith, AR?
1-bedroom apartments in Fort Smith, AR average $835/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $735/mo across 4 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Fort Smith, AR?
2-bedroom apartments in Fort Smith, AR average $1,070/mo. Units start from $760/mo across 9 units currently listed.
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