Fort Smith, AR Rent History

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

Today (2026-07)
$1,060
1-year change
+6.0%
$60/mo
5-year change
+32.5%
$260/mo
10-year change
+64.1%
$414/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 $1,060 as of 2026-07 — a change of $437 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 +32.5% ($260 per month). The current median is $1,060.

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

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Fort Smith, AR has changed +64.1% ($414 per month). It is now $1,060.

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

Year over year, median rent in Fort Smith, AR has increased +6.0% ($60/mo). Current median: $1,060.

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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.