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Section 8 rent in Fort Smith, AR-OK

FY2025 HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents for the Fort Smith, AR-OK HUD Metro FMR Area, covering 44 ZIP codes.

$934Avg 2BR FMR / mo
$1,028Avg 2BR at 110% Standard
44ZIP Codes

Fair market rent by bedroom count

Base SAFMR across all ZIP codes in this market. Housing authorities may set payment standards between 90% and 110% of these rates.

BedroomsLowest ZIPAverageHighest ZIPAvg 110% Standard
Studio$630$708$870$778
1 Bedroom$690$716$880$788
2 Bedrooms$910$934$1,150$1,028
3 Bedrooms$1,160$1,267$1,560$1,394
4 Bedrooms$1,300$1,527$1,890$1,680

Small multifamily Section 8 income

Estimated gross monthly and annual rent for 2-to-4 unit properties, assuming every unit is rented to Section 8 at this market's average fair market rent. Small multifamily is a favorite for long-term buy-and-hold investors stacking stable voucher income across multiple doors.

Property TypeUnit MixGross Monthly RentGross Annual Rent
Duplex2 × 2BR$1,868$22,416
Triplex3 × 2BR$2,802$33,624
Fourplex4 × 2BR$3,736$44,832
Fourplex4 × 3BR$5,068$60,816

Gross scheduled rent before vacancy, maintenance and management. Run any Arkansas multifamily listing through RealG to model it against real operating costs, or try the rental property calculator.

Highest-paying ZIP codes

Top 15 of 44 ZIP codes in this market, ranked by 2-bedroom SAFMR.

ZIP Code1BR2BR3BR4BR
72923 $880 $1,150 $1,560 $1,890
72916 $820 $1,080 $1,470 $1,780
72945 $790 $1,040 $1,410 $1,710
72948 $840 $1,010 $1,430 $1,670
72959 $840 $1,010 $1,430 $1,670
72908 $750 $980 $1,330 $1,610
72932 $740 $970 $1,320 $1,590
74931 $730 $950 $1,200 $1,300
72936 $710 $930 $1,260 $1,530
72952 $700 $930 $1,260 $1,520
72955 $710 $930 $1,260 $1,520
72902 $700 $920 $1,250 $1,510
72905 $700 $920 $1,250 $1,510
72906 $700 $920 $1,250 $1,510
72913 $700 $920 $1,250 $1,510

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Fort Smith, AR-OK?
For FY2025, the average 2-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent in the Fort Smith, AR-OK HUD Metro FMR Area is $934 per month, ranging from $910 to $1,150 depending on ZIP code. Local housing authorities may set payment standards between 90% and 110% of these rates, so the average 2-bedroom payment standard can reach $1,028.
What is a Small Area Fair Market Rent (SAFMR)?
SAFMRs are fair market rents that HUD publishes at the ZIP code level instead of one rate for a whole metro area. They reflect what modest rental housing actually costs in each ZIP, which means higher payment standards in more expensive neighborhoods. Housing choice voucher payments in this market are based on these rates.
Why do rents vary so much between ZIP codes here?
In Fort Smith, AR-OK, 2-bedroom SAFMRs run from $910 to $1,150 per month. HUD sets each ZIP's rate from local rent data, so neighborhoods with stronger rental markets get higher voucher payment standards. For investors, the spread matters: the same house price can produce very different Section 8 rents a few ZIP codes apart.
How do I find Section 8 investment properties in Arkansas?
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