What is the average apartment size in Fort Smith?

The average size for a Fort Smith, AR apartment is 872 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 Mar / 2026, the average rent in Fort Smith is $819 per month, a 0.13% increase from last years average of $818.

What is the average apartment size in Fort Smith?

The typical apartment in Fort Smith offers about 872 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

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 88% 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: April 23, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Fort Smith is $819, a 0.13% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $818.

One-bedroom apartments provide 681 square feet for $726, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $851 offer 946 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,263 sq ft) for $1,056, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Fort Smith, AR

Last updated: April 23, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$819	872 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$726	681 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$851	946 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,056	1,263 sq. ft.

Fort Smith, AR rent trends

Rental prices in Fort Smith, AR have increased by 0.13% over the past year. The average rent moved from $818 to $819.

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

The largest share of rentals in Fort Smith, AR (88%) 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.

How Fort Smith Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Fort Smith	$819
Little Rock	$1,082
Fayetteville	$1,445
Bentonville	$1,313
Rogers	$1,334
Springdale	$1,158
Conway	$969
Benton	$939
North Little Rock	$1,070
Maumelle	$1,084
Sherwood	$911
Barling, AR	$1,304

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.