What is the average apartment size in Fort Smith?

The average size for a Fort Smith, AR apartment is 870 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Fort Smith?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Fort Smith is $830 per month, a 3.19% increase from last year’s average of $804.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Fort Smith?

In Fort Smith, studios rent for $608 per month, one-bedroom units average $725 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $869 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,066 per month

What is the average apartment size in Fort Smith?

The typical apartment in Fort Smith offers about 870 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Fort Smith?

Studio apartments in Fort Smith average 406 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 681 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 944 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,273 sq. ft.

Fort Smith, AR Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Fort Smith?

The typical rent budget in Fort Smith ranges from to per month, with 87% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Fort Smith?

In Fort Smith, 47% of households rent while 53% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Fort Smith is $830, a 3.19% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $804.

Studio Apartments at $608 offer the most budget-friendly option with 406 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 681 square feet for $725, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $869 offer 944 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,273 sq ft) for $1,066, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Fort Smith, AR

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$830	870 sq. ft.
Studio	$608	406 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$725	681 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$869	944 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,066	1,273 sq. ft.

Fort Smith, AR rent trends

Rental prices in Fort Smith, AR have increased by 3.19% over the past year. The average rent moved from $804 to $830.

What's the typical rent budget in Fort Smith, AR?

The largest share of rentals in Fort Smith, AR (87%) fall between - per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Fort Smith, AR?

17,128 or 47% of the households in Fort Smith, AR are renter-occupied while 19,352 or 53% are owner-occupied.

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Average Rent in Fort Smith, AR By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Fort Smith City	$830

How Fort Smith Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Fort Smith	$830
Little Rock	$1,090
Fayetteville	$1,396
Bentonville	$1,243
Rogers	$1,329
Springdale	$1,143
Benton	$941
Conway	$969
North Little Rock	$1,075
Maumelle	$1,123
Sherwood	$895
Van Buren	$788
Barling, AR	$1,239

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Fort Smith apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.