
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Fort Smith, AR from $413 (64 Rentals)


The Bluffs @ Central

The Flats @ 5900

813-815 N 17th St

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1714 S 28th St, Unit 1714, Unit 1714

Pike Place

Mayfair Apartments

The Hendrix

The Links at Fort Smith

Kinkead Corner
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Mill Creek: 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments with Pool & Clubhouse

Forrest Brook Apartments

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Crown Ridge

Ramsey Square: 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments with Dog Park & Pool

Rock Creek Apartments

Pavilion Place Apartments, LLC

2000 S U St, Unit B, Unit B

904 S 20th St

1705 S Q St

The View: 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments with All Inclusive Utilities Option
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Lofts on Park

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503 N 18th St, Unit Templeton Manor Carriage, Unit Templeton Manor Carriage

Shire Pointe

The Bricks at Brunwick

The Reserve at Chaffee Crossing Apartment Homes & Townhomes

411 Garrison Ave

88 Chaffee Crossing

North Village Apartments

Summit Terrace

Brentwood
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Lynwood Apartments

Sunset Village

Tara Gardens

Green Valley Apartments

Village South Apartments

Twin Sixes Apartments

Tulsa Square

Park Terrace Apartments

601 Xavier St

1218 D St N
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Pine View Apartments

Windsor Apartments

5218.5 Elm St

The Oak

Shadowbrook Apartments

"The Grove" One & Two Bedroom Apartments

St. Andrews Apartments

"The Belle Grove" One Bedroom Apartments (Wifi Included)

Oakwood Gardens

The Ridge at Fort Smith
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Fort Smith, AR Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fort Smith?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Smith Studio Apartments | $1,537 | $800 | $1,750 |
| Fort Smith 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,525 | $413 | $7,000 |
| Fort Smith 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,020 | $400 | $3,450 |
| Fort Smith 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,627 | $699 | $2,495 |
| Fort Smith 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,314 | $1,022 | $1,899 |
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Fort Smith, ARPopulation: 87,845
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fort Smith Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Fort Smith?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fort Smith is under $695.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fort Smith?
The cheapest apartment in Fort Smith is The Flats @ 5900 which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in Fort Smith costs $1,478.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fort Smith?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 136 regular apartments in Fort Smith that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Fort Smith?
Cheap apartments in Fort Smith have an average cost of $607 which is $871 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fort Smith.
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