1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Fort Smith, AR (111 Rentals)

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Summit Terrace
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Summit Terrace

1501 N 37th StFort Smith, AR 72904
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Lynwood Apartments
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Lynwood Apartments

1501-1511 Boston StFort Smith, AR 72901
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Brentwood
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Brentwood

1421 Dallas StFort Smith, AR 72901
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Sunset Village
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Sunset Village

1100 S 11th StFort Smith, AR 72901
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Twin Sixes Apartments
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Twin Sixes Apartments

3502 S 66th StFort Smith, AR 72903
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3401 Park Ave
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3401 Park Ave

3401 Park AveFort Smith, AR 72903
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Tara Gardens
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Tara Gardens

1615 S 22nd StFort Smith, AR 72901
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Tulsa Square
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Tulsa Square

5038 S 32nd StFort Smith, AR 72903
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The Hendrix
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The Hendrix

5201 Spradling AveFort Smith, AR 72904
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Southbrooke Apartments
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Southbrooke Apartments

8201 Highway 271 SFort Smith, AR 72908
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Pine View Apartments
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Pine View Apartments

5202 Towson AveFort Smith, AR 72901
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Fort Smith, AR Local Guide

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Fort Smith 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: June 14, 2025

There are currently 194 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Fort Smith, AR that range in price from $413 to $1,425. Fort Smith Eastside, Fishback Historic District and May Lecta Sweet Historic District are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Fort Smith with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Fort Smith Eastside55$975$600
Fishback Historic District18$725$525
May Lecta Sweet Historic District18$725$525
Fort Smith Northside17$700$413
Hillcrest17$725$525
Fort Smith Southside15$717$525
Sunnymede15$700$413
Downtown Fort Smith13$712$413
Belle Grove7$700$413
South Fort Smith6$705$650

Largest Available Fort Smith 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Fort Smith, AR is found at 88 Chaffee Crossing in the Fort Smith Eastside neighborhood and is 1,335 square feet priced from $1,300. West End Lofts in the May Lecta Sweet Historic District neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 938 square feet and currently listed start at $995. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Fort Smith:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
88 Chaffee Crossing1BD TOWNHOME1,335 Sq Ft$1,300
West End Lofts1.1 Large938 Sq Ft$995
The Balconies at Heritage 73311 bedroom, 1 bath775 Sq Ft$975
The Balconies at Heritage 7401775 Sq Ft$975
Lakeside Townhomes1 bedroom 750sqft750 Sq Ft$710
Mayfair Apartments1x1750 Sq Ft$675
Lofts on Park1 bedroom745 Sq Ft$745
Prairie at Chaffee Crossing1.1 Savannah730 Sq Ft$995
Shire PointeOne Bed625 Sq Ft$850

Cheapest Available Fort Smith 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of June 14, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Fort Smith, AR is the 1B Model starting from $400 at Brentwood in the May Lecta Sweet Historic District neighborhood. The second most affordable Fort Smith 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bd 1 Ba Model at Boardwalk Apartments starting at $425 in the Sunnymede neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Fort Smith is currently $874. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Fort Smith:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Brentwood1B$400
Boardwalk Apartments1 Bd 1 Ba$425
601 Xavier StOne Bedroom One Bathroom$595
Village Meadows Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath$600
The Flats @ 59001.1L Reno$600
Pike PlaceStandard$610
The Hendrix1.1$625
Southbrooke ApartmentsSB 1 bed 1 bath$625
The Links at Fort SmithCustom$665
The Bluffs @ CentralWelcome to your Convenient and Comfortable 1 be...$665

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Fort Smith Overview

Known as the second-largest city in the proud state of Arkansas, Ft. Smith dates back to the early 1800s. Currently home to close to 100K residents, Ft. Smith apartments for rent offer a wide array of opportunity to an abundance of lifestyles and budgets.

Why live in Fort Smith, AR?

"A welcoming slice of midwestern life matched only by its close proximity to much natural beauty, Ft. Smith apartments for rent are a fantastic way to connect with all that Arkansas has to offer. Lauded by 'Forbes' as being one of the 'lowest costs of living in the nation', rentals in Ft. Smith offer much in the way of convenience and affordability. Currently ranked sixth in ""Cities in America for Cost of Doing Business"", Arkansas residents living in Ft. Smith apartments enjoy a world of options at their fingertips for both work and play."

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Getting Around Fort Smith, AR

Walk Score®

48 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Fort Smith Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Fort Smith with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Fort Smith is at Brentwood listed at $400.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Fort Smith is $874.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Fort Smith Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Fort Smith is a 1,335 square feet unit starting from $1,300 at 88 Chaffee Crossing.

What is the average size for Fort Smith 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Fort Smith is currently 0 sq ft.

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