What is the average apartment size in Fort Smith City?

The average size for a Fort Smith City, AR apartment is 867 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 City?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Fort Smith City is $826 per month, a 0.23% increase from last years average of $825.

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

In Fort Smith City, studios rent for $572 per month, one-bedroom units average $733 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $860 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,069 per month

What is the average apartment size in Fort Smith City?

The typical apartment in Fort Smith City offers about 867 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 City?

Studio apartments in Fort Smith City average 406 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 680 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 943 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,273 sq. ft.

Fort Smith City, AR Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Fort Smith City ranges from to per month, with 84% of rentals in this range.

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

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

Last updated: February 21, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Fort Smith City is $826, a 0.23% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $825.

Studio Apartments at $572 offer the most budget-friendly option with 406 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 680 square feet for $733, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $860 offer 943 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,273 sq ft) for $1,069, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Fort Smith City, AR

Last updated: February 21, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$826	867 sq. ft.
Studio	$572	406 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$733	680 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$860	943 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,069	1,273 sq. ft.

Fort Smith City, AR rent trends

Rental prices in Fort Smith City, AR have increased by 0.23% over the past year. The average rent moved from $825 to $826.

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

The largest share of rentals in Fort Smith City, AR (84%) 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 City, AR?

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

How Fort Smith City Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Fort Smith City	$826
Little Rock	$1,069
Fayetteville	$1,391
Bentonville	$1,288
Rogers	$1,333
Springdale	$1,157
Conway	$973
Maumelle	$1,072
Benton	$954
Fort Smith	$826
North Little Rock	$1,055
Alma, AR	$594
Van Buren, AR	$834

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 City 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.