Fort Smith, AR Rent History

135 months of data, 20152026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-06)
$1,071
1-year change
+7.6%
$76/mo
5-year change
+36.1%
$284/mo
10-year change
+65.5%
$424/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Fort Smith

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$623/mo0.0%
2016$648/mo+4.0%+4.0%
2017$644/mo-0.6%+3.4%
2018$657/mo+2.0%+5.5%
2019$689/mo+4.9%+10.6%
2020$706/mo+2.5%+13.3%
2021$768/mo+8.8%+23.3%
2022$868/mo+13.0%+39.3%
2023$931/mo+7.3%+49.4%
2024$970/mo+4.2%+55.7%
2025$998/mo+2.9%+60.2%
2026$1,034/mo+3.6%+66.0%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Fort Smith changed since 2015?

Median rent in Fort Smith, AR was $623 in 2015-04 and is $1,071 as of 2026-06 — a change of $448 per month over 11 years.

How much has Fort Smith rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Fort Smith, AR has changed +36.1% ($284 per month). The current median is $1,071.

What has rent in Fort Smith done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Fort Smith, AR has changed +65.5% ($424 per month). It is now $1,071.

Is rent in Fort Smith going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Fort Smith, AR has increased +7.6% ($76/mo). Current median: $1,071.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.