Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chester, AR from $400 (68 Rentals)

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Aspen Heights
$690 - $750
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$630 - $690
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$60
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$690 - $750
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Aspen Heights

5801 Kinkead AveFort Smith, AR 72903
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Village Meadows
$775 - $825
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$710 - $760
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$65
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$775 - $825
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Village Meadows

9801 Meandering WayFort Smith, AR 72903
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Lofts on Park
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$855 - $875
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$855 - $875
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$855 - $875
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Lofts on Park

3600 Kinkead AveFort Smith, AR 72903
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The Bricks at Brunwick
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$990 - $1,240
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$815 - $1,065
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$175
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$990 - $1,240
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The Bricks at Brunwick

101 N 11th StFort Smith, AR 72901
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Eco Modern Flats
$1,171 - $1,365
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$996 - $1,190
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$175
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$1,171 - $1,365
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Eco Modern Flats

130 S Hill AveFayetteville, AR 72701
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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
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St. Andrews Apartments

4901 St Andrews WayFort Smith, AR 72903
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800 S 25th St
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800 S 25th St

800 S 25th StFort Smith, AR 72901
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The Azalea
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The Azalea

2322 S I StFort Smith, AR 72901
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Cherry Tree
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Cherry Tree

6505 Fresno StFort 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 Sunnymede neighborhood priced from $600. The Bluffs @ Central in the Sunnymede 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 @ 59001.1L1BR,1BA$600
The Bluffs @ Central1.1 Rehab1BR,1BA$650
N 47th Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$675
Mayfair Apartments1x11BR,1BA$675
Rena Valley Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$685
Aspen HeightsLive your Best Life! Silver Aspen 1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$690
Lakeside Townhomes1.1 Rehab1BR,1BA$710
Forrest Brook Apartments1.11BR,1BA$725
The Belle Grove ApartmentsThe Belle Grove 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$725
Kinkead CornerRenovated 1bd/1ba1BR,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chester, AR and Nearby

As of April 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chester area is the $0.58 price per square foot D5 - 4x4 Model at College Town Fayetteville in the in the Fayetteville Center neighborhood starting from $1,015. 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 Sunnymede 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$0.58
CompassRCG ManagementNorth Pointe I (SF4)4BR,2BA$0.77
The Landing FayettevilleB1 ST - 2x22BR,2BA$0.72
Champions Club | Student Housing2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.77
The Vue on Stadium Drive Fayetteville2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$0.87
N 47th Apartments2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.74
Alight Fayetteville2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$0.80
Z Street Apartments2.12BR,1BA$0.87
Village Meadows9801 Meandering Way- Exceptional Quality2BR,1BA$0.91
Mayfair Apartments1x11BR,1BA$0.90

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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 The Prairie at Chaffee Crossing listed at $895.

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 $710 at The Flats @ 5900.

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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