Cheap Apartments for Rent in Fort Smith, AR from $300 (47 Rentals)

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Summit Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Summit Terrace

1501 N 37th StFort Smith, AR 72904
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Lynwood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lynwood Apartments

1501-1511 Boston StFort Smith, AR 72901
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Brentwood
1 Bedroom Apartments

Brentwood

1421 Dallas StFort Smith, AR 72901
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Sunset Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunset Village

1100 S 11th StFort Smith, AR 72901
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Tara Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tara Gardens

1615 S 22nd StFort Smith, AR 72901

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The Timbers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Timbers

1224 N Albert Pike AveFort Smith, AR 72904
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Twin Sixes Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Twin Sixes Apartments

3502 S 66th StFort Smith, AR 72903
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Tulsa Square
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tulsa Square

5038 S 32nd StFort Smith, AR 72903
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601 Xavier St
1 Bedroom Apartments

601 Xavier St

601 Xavier StFort Smith, AR 72901

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Pine View Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pine View Apartments

5202 Towson AveFort Smith, AR 72901
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Windsor Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Windsor Apartments

4421 Windsor DrFort Smith, AR 72904
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Shadowbrook Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shadowbrook Apartments

2601 Oakview RdFort Smith, AR 72908
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Mayfair Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mayfair Apartments

530 N Albert Pike AveFort Smith, AR 72903
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Southbrooke Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Southbrooke Apartments

8201 Highway 271 SFort Smith, AR 72908
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Brookstone Heights
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brookstone Heights

2300 Kibler RdVan Buren, AR 72956
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Vista Hills Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Vista Hills Apartments

715 Bella Vista AveVan Buren, AR 72956
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Pavilion Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pavilion Apartments

20 S 21st StVan Buren, AR 72956
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Fort Smith, AR Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Fort Smith, AR

Pricing Updated: 09/14/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Fort Smith, AR area range in price from $550 to $4,750 with an overall median price of $1,984. The three Fort Smith neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Oak Park at $950, Mill Creek at $695, and South Fort Smith at $850. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Fort Smith Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Oak Park$1,100$9503
Mill Creek$1,347$6958
South Fort Smith$1,400$8502
Massard$1,410$1,3252
Hillcrest$1,650$55034
Fishback Historic District$1,699$55041
Fort Smith Southside$1,699$55032
May Lecta Sweet Historic District$1,699$55039
Fort Smith Eastside$1,950$92549
Fort Smith Northside$2,100$55040

Cheapest Available Fort Smith Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Fort Smith, AR is a 2 Beds unit found at Village Meadows in the Massard neighborhood priced from $400. Brentwood in the South Fort Smith neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $400. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fort Smith apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Village Meadows2.1 R2BR,1BA$400
Brentwood1B1BR,1BA$400
Boardwalk ApartmentsStudio-EFFStudio,1BA$410
The Flats @ 59001.1L Reno1BR,1BA$600
The Hendrix1.11BR,1BA$625
Phoenix Village1.11BR,1BA$625
Pike PlaceStandard1BR,1BA$630
The Bluffs @ CentralWelcome to your Convenient and Comfortable 1 be...1BR,1BA$650
Aspen HeightsLive your Best Life! Silver Aspen 1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$675
Mayfair Apartments1x11BR,1BA$675

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fort Smith, AR

As of September 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fort Smith 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 Fort Smith apartment is the 1100 Model at Lakeside Townhomes starting at $950 with a $0.86 price per square foot in the Sunnymede neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fort Smith apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
CompassRCG ManagementNorth Pointe I (SF4)4BR,2BA$0.77
Lakeside Townhomes11002BR,1.5BA$0.86
Forrest Brook Apartments2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$0.86
Hillside TownhomesTownhomes2BR,1.5BA$0.89
Rock Creek Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.84
Southbrooke ApartmentsSB 2 beds 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.78
Z Street Apartments2.12BR,1BA$0.87
Village Meadows2.1 R2BR,1BA$0.47
Boardwalk ApartmentsStudio-EFFStudio ,1BA$0.66
Brentwood1B1BR,1BA$0.74

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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 Cheap Fort Smith Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Fort Smith?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Fort Smith is at Boardwalk Apartments listed at $410.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Fort Smith Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fort Smith Apartment is $400 at Brentwood.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Fort Smith Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Fort Smith is starting from $400 at Village Meadows.

What is the most affordable Fort Smith Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Fort Smith Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Boardwalk Apartments and starts from $615.

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