Studio Apartment Rent in Fort Smith, AR
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Fort Smith, Arkansas as of July 2026. That's +32% lower than the citywide median of $1,071 and +44% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Fort Smith
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Fort Smith
Compare Fort Smith's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Arkansas
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russellville | $600 |
| 2 | Pine Bluff | $615 |
| 3 | Batesville | $650 |
| 4 | Searcy | $650 |
| 5 | Paragould | $660 |
| 6 | Greenwood | $700 |
| 7 | Van Buren | $700 |
| 8 | Mountain Home | $720 |
| 9 | Fort Smith (this page) | $726 |
| 10 | Jonesboro | $737 |
| 11 | Hot Springs | $770 |
| 12 | Prairie Grove | $790 |
| 13 | Siloam Springs | $790 |
| 14 | Texarkana | $820 |
| 15 | Springdale | $845 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Arkansas
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pea Ridge | $1,280 |
| 2 | Centerton | $1,070 |
| 3 | Farmington | $1,000 |
| 4 | Bentonville | $970 |
| 5 | Bella Vista | $965 |
| 6 | Maumelle | $940 |
| 7 | Little Rock | $918 |
| 8 | Sherwood | $900 |
| 9 | North Little Rock | $898 |
| 10 | Cabot | $890 |
| 11 | Rogers | $885 |
| 12 | Benton | $885 |
| 13 | Ward | $880 |
| 14 | Fayetteville | $873 |
| 15 | Barling | $870 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Fort Smith.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Fort Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barling, AR | 6 mi | $870 | +$144 (+20%) |
| Van Buren, AR | 9.2 mi | $700 | $-26 (-4%) |
| Greenwood, AR | 15.8 mi | $700 | $-26 (-4%) |
| Prairie Grove, AR | 41.2 mi | $790 | +$64 (+9%) |
| Farmington, AR | 48.4 mi | $1,000 | +$274 (+38%) |
| Fayetteville, AR | 53.4 mi | $873 | +$147 (+20%) |
| Siloam Springs, AR | 57.4 mi | $790 | +$64 (+9%) |
| Tahlequah, OK | 57.5 mi | $740 | +$14 (+2%) |
| Springdale, AR | 60.3 mi | $845 | +$119 (+16%) |
| Muskogee, OK | 67.2 mi | $760 | +$34 (+5%) |
| Bentonville, AR | 70.1 mi | $970 | +$244 (+34%) |
| Rogers, AR | 70.9 mi | $885 | +$159 (+22%) |
Studio rent in Fort Smith — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Fort Smith?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Fort Smith, Arkansas is $726 per month. This is +32% below the citywide median of $1,071.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Fort Smith?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $29,040 ($2,420/month gross), which works out to roughly $13.96/hour at a full-time job.
Is Fort Smith expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Fort Smith's studio median of $726 is +44% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 4th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Fort Smith rank for studio rent in Arkansas?
Among the 33 cities in Arkansas with studio data, Fort Smith ranks #9 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Fort Smith?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Van Buren ($700), Greenwood ($700).