Rent by ZIP · Sebastian County
Rent in Fort Smith, AR 72916
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,330 (+12.7% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,242 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,010 | $860 | +17.4% | $909–1,111 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,020 | $900 | +13.3% | $918–1,122 | $1,049 ±$142 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,330 | $1,180 | +12.7% | $1,197–1,463 | $1,152 ±$70 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,800 | $1,590 | +13.2% | $1,620–1,980 | $1,646 ±$187 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,210 | $1,930 | +14.5% | $1,989–2,431 | $1,623 ±$224 |
Small Area FMRs for the Fort Smith, AR-OK MSA. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Fort Smith, AR-OK MSA, 2 bedrooms: $979.
What renters pay in 72916
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72921 | Alma | $1,090 | $829 |
| 72923 | Barling | $1,080 | $850 |
| 72908 | Fort Smith | $1,020 | $857 |
| 72926 | Boles | $1,100 | – |
| 72927 | Booneville | $920 | $763 |
| 72904 | Fort Smith | $970 | $835 |
Fair Market Rents across Sebastian County, AR · All AR counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.