Fort Smith, AR Rent History

138 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$1,063
1-year change
+1.7%
$18/mo
5-year change
+25.8%
$218/mo
10-year change
+61.3%
$404/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Fort Smith

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$640/mo—0.0%
2016$667/mo+4.2%+4.2%
2017$662/mo-0.7%+3.4%
2018$677/mo+2.3%+5.8%
2019$708/mo+4.6%+10.6%
2020$726/mo+2.5%+13.4%
2021$788/mo+8.5%+23.1%
2022$893/mo+13.3%+39.5%
2023$958/mo+7.3%+49.7%
2024$1,003/mo+4.7%+56.7%
2025$1,020/mo+1.7%+59.4%
2026$1,064/mo+4.3%+66.3%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Fort Smith changed since 2015?

Median rent in Fort Smith, AR was $640 in 2015-04 and is $1,063 as of 2026-09 — a change of $423 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 +25.8% ($218 per month). The current median is $1,063.

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

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Fort Smith, AR has changed +61.3% ($404 per month). It is now $1,063.

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

Year over year, median rent in Fort Smith, AR has increased +1.7% ($18/mo). Current median: $1,063.

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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.