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Lofts on Park
$855 - $1,550
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$855 - $1,550
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Lofts on Park

3600 Kinkead AveFort Smith, AR 72903
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Crown Ridge
$950
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 15

Crown Ridge

7114 Texas RdFort Smith, AR 72908
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Tara Gardens
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Tara Gardens

1615 S 22nd StFort Smith, AR 72901
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Southbrooke Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Southbrooke Apartments

8201 Highway 271 SFort Smith, AR 72908
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St. Andrews Apartments
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St. Andrews Apartments

4901 St Andrews WayFort Smith, AR 72903
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Colony West
2 Bedroom Apartments

Colony West

7700 Jenny Lind RdFort Smith, AR 72908

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Charleston, AR Local Guide

Cheapest Available Charleston Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Charleston, AR is a 2 Beds unit found at Village Meadows in the Massard neighborhood priced from $400. The Bluffs @ Central in the Sunnymede neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Charleston apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Village Meadows9801 Meandering Way- Exceptional Quality2BR,1BA$400
The Bluffs @ Central1.1 R1BR,1BA$600
The Flats @ 59001.1S Reno1BR,1BA$600
Greystone Apartments1x11BR,1BA$625
Flat Rock Creek Apartments1 bed 1 bath Flat Rock Creek1BR,1BA$650
Mayfair Apartments1x11BR,1BA$675
The Links at Fort SmithCustom1BR,1BA$685
Forrest Brook Apartments1.11BR,1BA$725
Mill Creek: 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments with Pool & ClubhouseMill Creek 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$725
Ramsey Square: 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments with Dog Park & PoolRamsey Square 1 Bedroom Unit Type1BR,1BA$745

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Charleston, AR and Nearby

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Charleston area is the $0.29 price per square foot Bedroom C Model at University Park Place in the in the Sunnymede neighborhood starting from $550. The second greatest value Charleston apartment is the North Pointe I (SF4) Model at CompassRCG Management starting at $1,022 with a $0.77 price per square foot in the Sunnymede neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Charleston apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
University Park PlaceBedroom C1BR,1BA$0.29
CompassRCG ManagementNorth Pointe I (SF4)4BR,2BA$0.77
Lakeside Townhomes11002BR,1.5BA$0.87
Aspen Heights3 Bed, 2 Bath (Silver)3BR,2BA$0.80
N 47th Apartments2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.74
Addison Place Apartments2X22BR,2BA$0.92
Glen Oaks Apartments2 Bed, 2 Bath (REHAB)2BR,2BA$0.92
Forest Oaks Apartments2bd2BR,1.5BA$0.86
Flat Rock Creek Apartments1 bed 1 bath Flat Rock Creek1BR,1BA$0.87
Mayfair Apartments1x11BR,1BA$0.90

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Charleston Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Charleston?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Charleston is at Prairie at Chaffee Crossing listed at $895.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Charleston Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Charleston Apartment is $600 at The Flats @ 5900.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Charleston Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Charleston is starting from $400 at Village Meadows.

What is the most affordable Charleston Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Charleston Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Aspen Heights and starts from $875.

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