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 Feb / 2026, the average rent in Fort Smith is $818 per month, a 0.7% decrease from last years average of $824.

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

In Fort Smith, studios rent for $571 per month, one-bedroom units average $725 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $848 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,064 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 405 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 680 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 945 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,263 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 90% 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 07, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Fort Smith is $818, a 0.7% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $824.

Studio Apartments at $571 offer the most budget-friendly option with 405 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 680 square feet for $725, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $848 offer 945 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,263 sq ft) for $1,064, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Fort Smith, AR

Last updated: April 07, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$818	870 sq. ft.
Studio	$571	405 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$725	680 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$848	945 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,064	1,263 sq. ft.

Fort Smith, AR rent trends

Rental prices in Fort Smith, AR have decreased by 0.7% over the past year. The average rent moved from $824 to $818.

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

The largest share of rentals in Fort Smith, AR (90%) 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?

17,151 or 47% of the households in Fort Smith, AR are renter-occupied while 19,624 or 53% are owner-occupied.

Average Rent in Fort Smith, AR By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Fort Smith City	$818

How Fort Smith Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Fort Smith	$818
Little Rock	$1,085
Fayetteville	$1,412
Bentonville	$1,304
Rogers	$1,328
Springdale	$1,159
Conway	$968
Maumelle	$1,089
Benton	$991
North Little Rock	$1,067
Jacksonville	$765
Alma, AR	$704
Van Buren, AR	$829

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.