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Average Rent in Fort Smith, AR

Average Rent in Fort Smith, AR

Avg. RentAnnual Change
Studio - $800-
1 Bed - $712+5%
2 Beds - $825+4%
Last updated 11/10/2024

Average Apartment Cost in Fort Smith, AR

The average rent for apartments in Fort Smith, AR, is between $712 and $825 in 2024. For a studio apartment in Fort Smith, AR, the average rent is $800. When it comes to 1-bedroom apartments, the average rent in Fort Smith, AR, is $712. For a 2-bedroom apartment, the average rent is $825.

Apartment Rent Ranges in Fort Smith, AR

Apartment PricesProportion
21%
38%
23%
14%
3%

Neighborhood Apartment Rent Trends in Fort Smith, AR

NeighborhoodStudio Avg RentAnnual Change
Fort Smith Southside$800--
South Fort Smith$800--
Downtown Fort Smith$725--
Fort Smith Northside$675--

How Other Cities Compare to Fort Smith, AR

City1 Bed Avg RentAnnual Change
Prairie Grove$1,850+9%
Fayetteville$880-4%
Van Buren$565--
Tahlequah$500+11%
City2 Beds Avg RentAnnual Change
Prairie Grove$2,150+2%
West Fork$1,400--
Farmington$1,200--
Elkins$1,195--
Greenwood$1,095--
Fayetteville$1,050+6%
Pocola$750--
Van Buren$665--
Poteau$660-4%
Tahlequah$6500%

Fort Smith, AR Rent Trends

Studio1 Bed2 Beds
Nov 2023Dec 2023Jan 2024Feb 2024Mar 2024Apr 2024May 2024Jun 2024Jul 2024Aug 2024Sep 2024Oct 2024Nov 2024
$675$692$709$725$725$725$800$800$800$675$800$800$800
$650$630$675$895$895$895$895$750$725$675$675$725$712
$795$850$850$850$850$850$835$825$825$837$825$825$825
$1250$1250$1250$1250$1250$1250$1200$1149$1250$1349$1349$1349$1349

Neighborhood Information for Fort Smith, AR

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Fort Smith, AR?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Fort Smith are Fort Smith Northside, where the average 1-bedroom apartment rent goes for $625, Fort Smith Southside, where renters pay $675 on average for a 1-bedroom apartment, and Fort Smith Eastside, where the average 1-bedroom apartment rent goes for $725. If you're looking for other great deals, check out the listings in Greenwood-Fishback Historic District ($725 for a 1-bedroom apartment) or South Fort Smith ($725 for a 1-bedroom apartment), compared to the $712 average for an Fort Smith 1-bedroom apartment.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Fort Smith, AR?

The most expensive neighborhoods in Fort Smith are Downtown Fort Smith, where the average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment is just $915. offering similar apartments at an average of Park Hill Historic District, $895, and Fort Smith Eastside, $725. For additional value-for-money options, consider Greenwood-Fishback Historic District ($725 for a 1-bedroom apartment) or South Fort Smith ($725 for a 1-bedroom apartment). These prices represent a significant saving when compared to the Fort Smith average for a 1-bedroom apartment, which stands at $712.

What are the most popular neighborhoods in Fort Smith, AR?

The most popular neighborhoods in Fort Smith are South Fort Smith, where the average 1-bedroom apartment rent goes for $725, Fort Smith Eastside, where renters pay $725 on average for a 1-bedroom apartment, and Park Hill Historic District, where the average 1-bedroom apartment rent goes for $895. If you're looking for other popular neighborhoods, check out the listings in Fort Smith Southside ($675 for a 1-bedroom apartment) or Greenwood-Fishback Historic District ($725 for a 1-bedroom apartment), compared to the $712 average for an Fort Smith 1-bedroom apartment.

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