Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chester, AR from $400 (51 Rentals)

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Village Meadows
$775 - $825
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$710 - $760
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$775 - $825
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Village Meadows

9801 Meandering WayFort Smith, AR 72903
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Harbortown Apartments
$925
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$875
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$50
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$925
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Harbortown Apartments

9608 Meandering WayFort Smith, AR 72903
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Tara Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tara Gardens

1615 S 22nd StFort Smith, AR 72901
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St. Andrews Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

St. Andrews Apartments

4901 St Andrews WayFort Smith, AR 72903
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Hillside Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillside Townhomes

713 N 7th StVan Buren, AR 72956
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Willow Lake Townhomes
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Willow Lake Townhomes

1400 Albert Pike AveFort Smith, AR 72903
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Chester, AR Local Guide

Cheapest Available Chester Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Chester, AR is a 1 Bed unit found at The Flats @ 5900 in the Fort Smith Northside neighborhood priced from $600. The Bluffs @ Central in the Fort Smith Northside neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chester apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Flats @ 59001.1S Reno1BR,1BA$600
The Bluffs @ Central1.1 Classic1BR,1BA$650
Cedar Creek Apartments and Townhomes1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$675
Baldwin Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$675
Aspen HeightsLive your Best Life! Silver Aspen 1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$675
N 47th Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$675
Marina Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$680
Rena Valley Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$685
The Hendrix2.12BR,1BA$700
Pike PlaceStandard2BR,1BA$700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chester, AR and Nearby

As of February 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chester area is the $0.54 price per square foot D5 - 4x4 Model at College Town Fayetteville in the in the Outer Fayetteville neighborhood starting from $950. The second greatest value Chester 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 Fort Smith Northside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chester apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
College Town FayettevilleD5 - 4x44BR,4BA$0.54
CompassRCG ManagementNorth Pointe I (SF4)4BR,2BA$0.77
The Landing FayettevilleB1 UP - 2x22BR,2BA$0.70
Champions Club | Student Housing2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.77
The Vue on Stadium Drive Fayetteville2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$0.78
N 47th Apartments2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.74
Addison Place Apartments2X22BR,2BA$0.92
Alight Fayetteville2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$0.76
Z Street Apartments2.12BR,1BA$0.87
Village Meadows2.1 R2BR,1BA$0.91

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chester Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Chester?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Chester is at South Yard Lofts listed at $1,125.

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

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

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Chester is starting from $675 at Baldwin Apartments.

What is the most affordable Chester Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Chester Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at CompassRCG Management and starts from $912.

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