Fort Smith

Public transport travels through the center of Downtown Fort Smith.
Thousands turned out Saturday morning for Van Buren Downtown Junk Fest.
Peacemaker festival is enjoyed by many people.
Downtown Fort Smith main street is Garrison Ave.
Riverpark is located in the heart of Downtown Fort Smith.

Fort Smith, AR Area Guide

The “Wild West” never looked so friendly in Fort Smith

History Industry Shopping University Arkansas

Fort Smith, Arkansas combines historic appeal with contemporary living along the Arkansas River. As the third-most populous city in Arkansas, Fort Smith sits at the intersection of two major interstate highways, offering convenient access to surrounding regions. The rental market remains affordable, with average one-bedroom apartments renting for $651, showing a 1.2% increase over the past year. Two-bedroom units average $852, while three-bedroom homes typically lease for $1,290.

The Belle Grove Historic District spans 22 blocks of restored homes representing 130 years of architecture, while the Fort Smith National Historic Site preserves the city's frontier heritage. Residents enjoy the Arkansas River Trail system and Ben Geren Regional Park, which features golf courses and recreational facilities. The Fort Smith Symphony performs at the ArcBest Performing Arts Center, and the Fort Smith Regional Art Museum showcases rotating exhibitions throughout the year. The University of Arkansas-Fort Smith and Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine anchor the educational community. Notable areas include the historic downtown district, the developing Chaffee Crossing area, and the established neighborhoods along Rogers Avenue, offering everything from apartment communities to historic homes. Local events like the Peacemaker Music Festival and Steel Horse Rally add to the community's calendar of activities.

Explore the City

Peacemaker festival is enjoyed by many people.

Downtown Fort Smith main street is Garrison Ave.

Riverpark is located in the heart of Downtown Fort Smith.

Residents enjoy the Museum of History in Downtown Fort Smith.

The streets in Downtown Fort Smith are lined with trees.

Homes in Downtown Fort Smith have large trees in the yard.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Fort Smith, AR is $589 for a studio, $676 for one bedroom, $869 for two bedrooms, and $1,333 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fort Smith has increased by 1.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$676/month
670 Sq Ft
House
$1,495/month
1,089 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,297/month
686 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Fort Smith, AR is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

48 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

42 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Southside High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Northside High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Janet Huckabee Arkansas River Valley Nature Center
  • Fort Smith National Historic Site
  • Wild Things Farm

Airports

  • Fort Smith Regional

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.