
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Fort Smith, AR from $300 (47 Rentals)
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300 N 17th St

1909-1911 S H St

823-825 S 19th St

The Flats @ 5900

N 47th Apartments

Pike Place
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The Bluffs @ Central

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3401 Park Ave

1000 Utica St
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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 |
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Cheap Fort Smith Studio Apartments | $850 | $850 | $850 |
Cheap Fort Smith 1 Bedroom Apartments | $827 | $413 | $1,450 |
Cheap Fort Smith 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,023 | $559 | $1,910 |
Cheap Fort Smith 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,516 | $699 | $2,295 |
Cheap Fort Smith 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,498 | $1,022 | $2,300 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Fort Smith, AR
Pricing Updated: 07/31/2025Current 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:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Mill Creek | $835 | $625 | 17 |
Hillcrest | $895 | $495 | 27 |
Belle Grove | $1,022 | $413 | 15 |
Downtown Fort Smith | $1,022 | $413 | 21 |
Oak Park | $1,022 | $413 | 11 |
Fort Smith Northside | $1,261 | $413 | 37 |
Sunnymede | $1,261 | $413 | 34 |
Cavanaugh | $1,500 | $625 | 24 |
Fianna HIlls | $1,695 | $685 | 33 |
South Fort Smith | $1,695 | $625 | 24 |
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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Brentwood | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $400 |
Boardwalk Apartments | Studio-EFF | Studio,1BA | $410 |
The Flats @ 5900 | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
The Hendrix | 1.1 | 1BR,1BA | $625 |
Phoenix Village | 1.1 | 1BR,1BA | $625 |
Pike Place | Standard | 1BR,1BA | $630 |
The Bluffs @ Central | Welcome to your Convenient and Comfortable 1 be... | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
Marina Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
Aspen Heights | 1 Bed, 1 Bath (Silver) | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
The Links at Fort Smith | Custom | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Willowbrook Duplexes | 2 Bed 2 Bath 2 Car Garage | 2BR,2BA | $0.89 |
CompassRCG Management | North Pointe I (SF4) | 4BR,2BA | $0.77 |
Hillside Townhomes | Townhomes | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.89 |
Rock Creek Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.84 |
Crown Ridge Apartments | The Grand Marquis | 2BR,2BA | $0.90 |
Southpoint Apartments | 2bd/2ba- B Plan Upstairs | 2BR,2BA | $0.86 |
Welcome Home to Fairway at Fianna Hills – | $300 First Month Rent!! | 2BR,1BA | $0.90 |
Southbrooke Apartments | SB 2 beds 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.78 |
Boardwalk Apartments | Studio-EFF | Studio ,1BA | $0.66 |
Brentwood | 1B | 1BR,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."
Best Local Schools in Fort Smith, AR
John P. Woods Elementary School
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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