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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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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 Sunnymede neighborhood priced from $600. The Hendrix in the Sunnymede neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $625. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chester apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Flats @ 59001 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$600
The Hendrix1.11BR,1BA$625
Pike PlaceStandard1BR,1BA$630
Aspen HeightsLive your Best Life! Silver Aspen 1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$675
Marina Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$675
Rena Valley Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$685
Forrest Brook Apartments1 bedroom, 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$700
Cedar Creek Apartments and Townhomes2BR/1.5BA2BR,1BA$720
Greystone Apartments2x12BR,1BA$725
Lakeside Townhomes1 bedroom 800sqft1BR,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chester, AR and Nearby

As of August 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chester area is the $0.77 price per square foot North Pointe I (SF4) Model at CompassRCG Management in the in the Sunnymede neighborhood starting from $1,022. The second greatest value Chester apartment is the 2BR/1.5BA Model at Cedar Creek Apartments and Townhomes starting at $720 with a $0.59 price per square foot . 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.
CompassRCG ManagementNorth Pointe I (SF4)4BR,2BA$0.77
Cedar Creek Apartments and Townhomes2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$0.59
The Vue on Stadium Drive Fayetteville2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$0.82
Addison Place Apartments2X22BR,2BA$0.92
Hillside TownhomesTownhomes2BR,1.5BA$0.89
Alight Fayetteville2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$0.84
Rock Creek Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.84
Lakeside Townhomes1 bedroom 800sqft1BR,1BA$0.91
Marina Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.95
The Flats @ 59001 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.92

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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

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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 Prairie at Chaffee Crossing listed at $850.

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 $700 at Pike Place.

What is the most affordable Chester Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Chester Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Rock Creek Apartments and starts from $900.

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You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.