1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chester, AR (44 Rentals)

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Tara Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Tara Gardens

1615 S 22nd StFort Smith, AR 72901
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St. Andrews Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

St. Andrews Apartments

4901 St Andrews WayFort Smith, AR 72903
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Uptown
1 Bedroom Apartments

Uptown

901-911 Garrison AveFort Smith, AR 72901
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Kinkead Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Kinkead Court

4515 Kinkead AveFort Smith, AR 72903
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Chester, AR Local Guide

Largest Available Chester and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Chester, AR is found at West End Lofts in the May Lecta Sweet Historic District neighborhood and is 864 square feet priced from $995. South Yard Lofts in the Heritage East neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 817 square feet and currently listed start at $1. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Chester:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
West End Lofts1.1 U Small864 Sq Ft$995
South Yard LoftsMagnolia817 Sq FtCall for Rates
Lakeside Townhomes1 bedroom 800sqft800 Sq Ft$725
The Balconies at Heritage 73311 bedroom, 1 bath775 Sq Ft$975
The Balconies at Heritage 7401775 Sq Ft$975
Prairie at Chaffee Crossing1.1 Savannah730 Sq Ft$995
Southern View I/II1 Bedroom 1 Bath720 Sq Ft$960
Marina Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom710 Sq Ft$675
The Reserve on Cato SpringsA1703 Sq Ft$899
The Flats @ 59001 bed 1 bath651 Sq Ft$600

Cheapest Available Chester and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 03, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Chester, AR is the 1 bed 1 bath Model starting from $600 at The Flats @ 5900 in the Sunnymede neighborhood. The second most affordable Chester 1 Bedroom is the 1.1 Model at The Hendrix starting at $625 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Chester is currently $944. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Chester:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Flats @ 59001 bed 1 bath$600
The Hendrix1.1$625
Pike PlaceStandard$630
Aspen HeightsLive your Best Life! Silver Aspen 1 Bed/ 1 Bath$675
Marina Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom$675
Rena Valley Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath$685
Forrest Brook Apartments1 bedroom, 1 bathroom$700
Lakeside Townhomes1 bedroom 800sqft$725
Southern View I/II1 Bedroom 1 Bath$835
C&W Grandview Apartments1x1$875

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Getting Around Chester, AR

Walk Score®

3 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

7 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Chester Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Chester with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Chester is at The Flats @ 5900 listed at $600.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Chester Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Chester is $944.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Chester Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Chester is a 864 square feet unit starting from $995 at West End Lofts.

What is the average size for Chester 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Chester is currently 800 sq ft.

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