Rent in Fort Smith, AR
Across Fort Smith's 13 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $979 a month, with figures from $835–$1,152. The highest typical rent is in 72916 ($1,152) and the lowest in 72904 ($835). 5 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 8 use the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Sebastian County pay about 0.62% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $741 | $741 | 13 |
| 1 bed | $748 | $507–$1,049 | 13 |
| 2 beds | $979 | $835–$1,152 | 13 |
| 3 beds | $1,324 | $1,024–$1,646 | 13 |
| 4 beds | $1,625 | $1,355–$1,822 | 13 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Fort Smith ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Fort Smith, AR?
- About $979 a month: the median of the typical rents in 13 ZIP codes, which range from $835–$1,152. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Fort Smith, AR?
- About $748 a month: the median of the typical rents in 13 ZIP codes, which range from $507–$1,049. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Fort Smith, AR?
- About $1,324 a month: the median of the typical rents in 13 ZIP codes, which range from $1,024–$1,646. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Fort Smith, AR?
- About $741 a month: the median of the typical rents in 13 ZIP codes, which range from $741. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Fort Smith, AR?
- About $1,625 a month: the median of the typical rents in 13 ZIP codes, which range from $1,355–$1,822. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Fort Smith ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 72916 has the highest typical rent at $1,152 a month, and 72904 the lowest at $835.
- What is the property tax rate in Fort Smith, AR?
- Owner-occupied homes in Sebastian County pay a typical 0.62% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Fort Smith rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).