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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Smith Studio Apartments | $850 | $850 | $850 |
| Fort Smith 1 Bedroom Apartments | $811 | $413 | $1,350 |
Fort Smith 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,007 | $559 | $2,145 |
| Fort Smith 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,486 | $699 | $2,495 |
| Fort Smith 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,508 | $1,022 | $2,199 |
There are currently 452 available 2 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Fort Smith, AR that range in price from $559 to $2,145. Fort Smith Eastside, Massard and South Fort Smith are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 2 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Fort Smith with the most available 2 Bedroom apartments:
| Neighborhood | Available Units | Median Price | Min Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Smith Eastside | 83 | $925 | $710 |
| Massard | 67 | $925 | $700 |
| South Fort Smith | 37 | $950 | $580 |
| Fishback Historic District | 33 | $775 | $580 |
| Fort Smith Northside | 31 | $760 | $559 |
| Fort Smith Southside | 31 | $760 | $580 |
| May Lecta Sweet Historic District | 30 | $775 | $580 |
| Sunnymede | 29 | $760 | $559 |
| Cavanaugh | 24 | $1,199 | $725 |
| Fianna HIlls | 23 | $1,462 | $785 |
The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Fort Smith, AR is found at The Village at Geren Road in the Cavanaugh neighborhood and is 1,512 square feet priced from $1,725. Maple Park at Riley Farm in the Fianna HIlls neighborhood has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,490 square feet and currently listed start at $1,795. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in Fort Smith:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village at Geren Road | 2BR/2.5BA | 1,512 Sq Ft | $1,725 |
| Maple Park at Riley Farm | 2.2 Duplex- The Napa | 1,490 Sq Ft | $1,795 |
| 88 Chaffee Crossing | 2BD TOWNHOME | 1,390 Sq Ft | $1,500 |
| The Reserve at Chaffee Crossing Apartment Homes & Townhomes | 2X2.5 Townhome w/Balcony | 1,390 Sq Ft | $1,320 |
| Welcome Home to Fairway at Fianna Hills – Fort Smith Living with a Scenic View | December MOVE IN SPECIAL! | 1,190 Sq Ft | $900 |
| Willowbrook Duplexes | 2 Bed 2 Bath 2 Car Garage | 1,150 Sq Ft | $1,199 |
| Lakeside Townhomes | 1100 | 1,100 Sq Ft | $960 |
| Forrest Brook Apartments | Park 2.1 | 1,100 Sq Ft | $895 |
| The Balconies at Heritage 7331 | 2 bedroom, 2 bath | 1,095 Sq Ft | $1,275 |
As of February 25, 2026 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Fort Smith, AR is the 2BR/1.0BA Model starting from $675 at Baldwin Apartments . The second most affordable Fort Smith 2 Bedroom is the 2.1 Model at The Hendrix starting at $700 in the Sunnymede neighborhood. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Fort Smith is currently $1,007. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in Fort Smith:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Baldwin Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | $675 |
| The Hendrix | 2.1 | $700 |
| The Flats @ 5900 | 2.1S Reno | $710 |
| Aspen Heights | 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath (Silver) | $725 |
| Phoenix Village | 2.1S Rehab | $725 |
| Greystone Apartments | Spacious 2 Bedroom Apartment at Greystone – Coz... | $725 |
| Z Street Apartments | 2.1 | $740 |
| The Bluffs @ Central | 2.1 Rehab | $750 |
| Village Meadows | 2.1 R | $775 |
| N 47th Apartments | 2 Bed / 2 Bath | $775 |
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The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Fort Smith is $1,007.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Fort Smith is a 1,512 square feet unit starting from $1,725 at The Village at Geren Road.
The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Fort Smith is currently 1,144 sq ft.
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