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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Smith Studio Apartments | $1,322 | $895 | $1,750 |
| Fort Smith 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,592 | $413 | $7,000 |
Fort Smith 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,037 | $559 | $3,450 |
| Fort Smith 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,579 | $699 | $2,495 |
| Fort Smith 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,469 | $1,022 | $2,199 |
There are currently 463 available 2 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Fort Smith, AR that range in price from $559 to $3,450. 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 | 71 | $925 | $710 |
| Massard | 60 | $925 | $700 |
| South Fort Smith | 50 | $900 | $575 |
| Cavanaugh | 32 | $930 | $725 |
| Fishback Historic District | 31 | $760 | $575 |
| Fort Smith Northside | 31 | $760 | $559 |
| May Lecta Sweet Historic District | 29 | $760 | $575 |
| Fianna HIlls | 28 | $1,725 | $785 |
| Hillcrest | 28 | $795 | $575 |
| Fort Smith Southside | 27 | $750 | $575 |
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 | $1,550 |
| West End Lofts | 2.2.5 | 1,269 Sq Ft | $1,300 |
| Willowbrook Duplexes | 2 Bed 2 Bath 2 Car Garage | 1,150 Sq Ft | $1,199 |
| The Cottages at Ashton | 2 bedroom | 1,137 Sq Ft | $3,450 |
| Lakeside Townhomes | 1100 | 1,100 Sq Ft | $960 |
| Maple Oaks (new) | 225 | 1,100 Sq Ft | $1,300 |
| The Balconies at Heritage 7331 | 2 bedroom, 2 bath | 1,095 Sq Ft | $1,275 |
| The Balconies at Heritage 7401 | 2 bedroom, 2 bath | 1,095 Sq Ft | $1,275 |
As of April 03, 2026 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Fort Smith, AR is the 2 bedroom 1 bath Model starting from $710 at The Flats @ 5900 in the Sunnymede neighborhood. The second most affordable Fort Smith 2 Bedroom is the 2.1 Rehab Model at The Bluffs @ Central starting at $725 . The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Fort Smith is currently $1,037. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in Fort Smith:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| The Flats @ 5900 | 2 bedroom 1 bath | $710 |
| The Bluffs @ Central | 2.1 Rehab | $725 |
| Phoenix Village | 2.1S Rehab | $725 |
| Greystone Apartments | Spacious 2 Bedroom Apartment at Greystone – Coz... | $725 |
| Rena Valley Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath | $735 |
| Aspen Heights | Live your Best Life! Silver Aspen 2 Bed/1.5 Bath | $750 |
| Village Meadows | 9801 Meandering Way- Exceptional Quality | $775 |
| N 47th Apartments | 2 Bed / 2 Bath | $775 |
| The Links at Fort Smith | Custom | $785 |
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The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Fort Smith is $1,037.
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 1,104 sq ft.
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