Alma

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Alma, AR

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Affordability and tranquility in northern Arkansas

Rural Peaceful River Exciting Affordable

Just a few miles north of the Arkansas River and 15 miles northeast of Fort Smith, Alma provides a laidback setting for anyone looking for a rental in a small-town locale. Tree-lined streets house charming cottages and rentals. Interstate 40 and 49 intersect near the center of Alma, bringing with them a number of recognizable chain restaurants, big-box stores, and general convenience. Alma Aquatic Park is a popular spot in the summer time with its towering slides and wading pools. Outside of Alma, Van Buren and Mulberry provide larger job markets and more metropolitan offering, all accessible in a 15-minute drive. If you’re looking for a laidback lifestyle that’s with easily accessed amenities, look for a rental in Alma.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Alma, AR is $469 for one bedroom, $537 for two bedrooms, and $782 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Alma has increased by 2.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$469/month
718 Sq Ft
House
$1,449/month
1,176 Sq Ft
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Transportation

26

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

28

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Alma Intermediate School

Public

Grades 3-5

723 Students

4
out of 10

Alma Primary School

Public

Grades K-2

701 Students

Rating Unavailable

Alma Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

716 Students

7
out of 10

Alma High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,003 Students

8
out of 10

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.