University of Arkansas, Fort Smith

Fort Smith, AR

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University of Arkansas, Fort Smith - Fort Smith, AR

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Established as a junior college in 1928, the University of Arkansas Fort Smith now flourishes as a premier regional university in western Arkansas. UA Fort Smith prepares students to succeed in an ever-changing global world while advancing economic development and quality of place. Small class sizes, attentive professors, and hands-on learning opportunities at UAFS produce graduates recognized throughout the region and the state for their job readiness in high-demand career fields.

Many affordable townhomes, houses, and apartments are available for rent within close proximity to the UAFS campus. Convenience to the I-540 makes commuting and traveling from UA Fort Smith simple.

Campus life at UAFS is bustling with more than 100 student organizations, intramural and club sports, concerts, lectures, cultural and social events, conferences, and NCAA Division II Lion athletics. The surrounding Fort Smith area is filled with historical attractions, mountain views, unique exhibits, art galleries, live entertainment, shopping, and more. Oklahoma City, Memphis, Dallas, and Kansas City are all within a five-hour drive of UAFS as well.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Fort Smith, AR is $536 for a studio, $703 for one bedroom, $842 for two bedrooms, and $1,252 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fort Smith has increased by 0.2% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 436 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $536/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 628 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $703/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 920 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $842/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,345 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,252/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

48

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

42

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

John P. Woods Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

487 Students

9
out of 10

Elmer H. Cook Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

500 Students

6
out of 10

Euper Lane Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

389 Students

6
out of 10

Ballman Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

344 Students

6
out of 10

Cavanaugh Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

310 Students

6
out of 10

L. A. Chaffin Jr. High School

Public

Grades 6-8

725 Students

9
out of 10

Ramsey Junior High School

Public

Grades 6-8

832 Students

5
out of 10

Dora Kimmons Jr. High School

Public

Grades 6-8

841 Students

4
out of 10

William O. Darby Jr. High School

Public

Grades 6-8

700 Students

3
out of 10

Southside High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,956 Students

7
out of 10

Northside High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,433 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Fort Smith National Historic Site
  • Janet Huckabee Arkansas River Valley Nature Center
  • Wild Things Farm

Airports

  • Fort Smith Regional

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