1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Fort Smith, AR (126 Rentals)

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723 N 19th St

Fort SmithAR72901

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Summit Terrace
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Summit Terrace

1501 N 37th StFort Smith, AR 72904
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Brentwood
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Brentwood

1421 Dallas StFort Smith, AR 72901
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Lynwood Apartments
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Lynwood Apartments

1501-1511 Boston 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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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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601 Xavier St
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601 Xavier St

601 Xavier StFort Smith, AR 72901

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Pine View Apartments
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Pine View Apartments

5202 Towson AveFort Smith, AR 72901
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Windsor Apartments
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Windsor Apartments

4421 Windsor DrFort Smith, AR 72904
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Mayfair Apartments
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Mayfair Apartments

530 N Albert Pike AveFort Smith, AR 72903
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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: September 19, 2025

There are currently 162 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Fort Smith, AR that range in price from $413 to $1,450. 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 Eastside33$950$600
Fishback Historic District16$795$550
May Lecta Sweet Historic District16$795$550
Fort Smith Northside15$795$413
Hillcrest15$795$550
Sunnymede15$795$413
Fort Smith Southside13$795$550
Downtown Fort Smith9$795$413
Belle Grove8$795$413
Massard8$680$600

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 $1,350. The Balconies at Heritage 7331 has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 775 square feet and currently listed start at $975. 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$1,350
The Balconies at Heritage 73311 bedroom, 1 bath775 Sq Ft$975
The Balconies at Heritage 7401775 Sq Ft$975
Mayfair Apartments1x1750 Sq Ft$675
Prairie at Chaffee Crossing1.1 Savannah730 Sq Ft$995
Boardwalk Apartments1 Bd 1 Ba725 Sq Ft$425
Reserve at Chaffee Crossing1 Bedroom Down689 Sq Ft$950
Shire PointeOne Bed625 Sq Ft$850

Cheapest Available Fort Smith 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of September 19, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Fort Smith, AR is the 1B Model starting from $400 at Brentwood in the South Fort Smith 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 $847. 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
The Flats @ 59001.1L Reno$600
The Hendrix1.1$625
Phoenix Village1.1$625
Pike PlaceStandard$630
The Bluffs @ CentralWelcome to your Convenient and Comfortable 1 be...$650
Mayfair Apartments1x1$675
Aspen HeightsLive your Best Life! Silver Aspen 1 Bed/ 1 Bath$675
Rena Valley Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath$685

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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 $847.

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 $1,350 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 711 sq ft.

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