University of Arkansas, Fort Smith

Fort Smith, AR

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University of Arkansas, Fort Smith - Fort Smith, AR Area Guide

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Established as a junior college in 1928, the University of Arkansas Fort Smith now flourishes as a premier regional university in western Arkansas. UA Fort Smith prepares students to succeed in an ever-changing global world while advancing economic development and quality of place. Small class sizes, attentive professors, and hands-on learning opportunities at UAFS produce graduates recognized throughout the region and the state for their job readiness in high-demand career fields.

Many affordable townhomes, houses, and apartments are available for rent within close proximity to the UAFS campus. Convenience to the I-540 makes commuting and traveling from UA Fort Smith simple.

Campus life at UAFS is bustling with more than 100 student organizations, intramural and club sports, concerts, lectures, cultural and social events, conferences, and NCAA Division II Lion athletics. The surrounding Fort Smith area is filled with historical attractions, mountain views, unique exhibits, art galleries, live entertainment, shopping, and more. Oklahoma City, Memphis, Dallas, and Kansas City are all within a five-hour drive of UAFS as well.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Fort Smith, AR is $598 for a studio, $682 for one bedroom, $874 for two bedrooms, and $1,333 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fort Smith has increased by 2.1% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 429 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $598/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 674 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $682/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 952 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $874/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,355 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,333/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 30 Minute Walk

Groceries

20 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

40 / 100

Fair Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

40 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

50 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

20 / 100

Few to No Nightlife Options Nearby

Nightlife

10 / 100

Moderately Noisy

Quiet Score

50 / 100

Schools

John P. Woods Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

480 Students

Elmer H. Cook Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

500 Students

Euper Lane Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

340 Students

Cavanaugh Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

260 Students

Fairview Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

577 Students

L. A. Chaffin Jr. High School

Public

Grades 6-8

774 Students

Ramsey Junior High School

Public

Grades 6-8

768 Students

Dora Kimmons Jr. High School

Public

Grades 6-8

724 Students

William O. Darby Jr. High School

Public

Grades 6-8

714 Students

Southside High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,052 Students

Northside High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,118 Students

Furture School Of Fort Smith

Public

Grades 9-12

156 Students

Premier High School of Fort Smith

Public

Grades 9-12

77 Students

Westark Technical Center

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Fort Smith National Historic Site
  • Janet Huckabee Arkansas River Valley Nature Center
  • 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.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.