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

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300 N 17th St

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Summit Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Summit Terrace

1501 N 37th StFort Smith, AR 72904
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Brentwood
1 Bedroom Apartments

Brentwood

1421 Dallas StFort Smith, AR 72901
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Lynwood Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lynwood Apartments

1501-1511 Boston StFort Smith, AR 72901
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Sunset Village
1 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
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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3401 Park Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3401 Park Ave

3401 Park AveFort Smith, AR 72903
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The Hendrix
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Hendrix

5201 Spradling AveFort Smith, AR 72904
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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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Kingston Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Kingston Court

4301 Yorkshire DrFort Smith, AR 72904
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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
2 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: 07/31/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Fort Smith, AR area range in price from $413 to $2,300 with an overall median price of $1,447. The three Fort Smith neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Mill Creek at $625, Hillcrest at $495, and Belle Grove at $413. 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
Mill Creek$835$62517
Hillcrest$895$49527
Belle Grove$1,022$41315
Downtown Fort Smith$1,022$41321
Oak Park$1,022$41311
Fort Smith Northside$1,261$41337
Sunnymede$1,261$41334
Cavanaugh$1,500$62524
Fianna HIlls$1,695$68533
South Fort Smith$1,695$62524

Cheapest Available Fort Smith Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Fort Smith, AR is a 1 Bed unit found at Brentwood in the South Fort Smith neighborhood priced from $400. Boardwalk Apartments in the Sunnymede neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $410. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fort Smith apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brentwood1B1BR,1BA$400
Boardwalk ApartmentsStudio-EFFStudio,1BA$410
The Flats @ 59001 bed 1 bath1BR,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
Marina Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$675
Aspen Heights1 Bed, 1 Bath (Silver)1BR,1BA$675
The Links at Fort SmithCustom1BR,1BA$685

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fort Smith, AR

As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fort Smith area is the $0.89 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath 2 Car Garage Model at Willowbrook Duplexes in the in the Cavanaugh neighborhood starting from $1,199. The second greatest value Fort Smith apartment is the North Pointe I (SF4) Model at CompassRCG Management starting at $1,022 with a $0.77 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.
Willowbrook Duplexes2 Bed 2 Bath 2 Car Garage2BR,2BA$0.89
CompassRCG ManagementNorth Pointe I (SF4)4BR,2BA$0.77
Hillside TownhomesTownhomes2BR,1.5BA$0.89
Rock Creek Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.84
Crown Ridge ApartmentsThe Grand Marquis2BR,2BA$0.90
Southpoint Apartments2bd/2ba- B Plan Upstairs2BR,2BA$0.86
Welcome Home to Fairway at Fianna Hills – $300 First Month Rent!!2BR,1BA$0.90
Southbrooke ApartmentsSB 2 beds 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.78
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 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 $685.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fort Smith?

The cheapest apartment in Fort Smith is Brentwood which is listed at $400, while the average apartment in Fort Smith costs $1,447.

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 81 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 $1,366 which is $81 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fort Smith.

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