Cheap Apartments for Rent in Fort Smith, AR from $300 (50 Rentals)

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Fort SmithAR72901

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Summit Terrace
1 to 2 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 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lynwood Apartments

1501-1511 Boston 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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Mayfair Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mayfair Apartments

530 N Albert Pike AveFort Smith, AR 72903
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Shadowbrook Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shadowbrook Apartments

2601 Oakview RdFort Smith, AR 72908
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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: 12/18/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Fort Smith, AR area range in price from $413 to $2,455 with an overall median price of $1,456. The three Fort Smith neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Belle Grove at $413, Downtown Fort Smith at $413, and Oak Park 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
Belle Grove$1,022$41341
Downtown Fort Smith$1,022$41341
Oak Park$1,022$41316
Hillcrest$1,050$47553
Mill Creek$1,245$53019
Fort Smith Northside$1,261$41372
Sunnymede$1,261$41371
Cavanaugh$1,449$57525
South Fort Smith$1,500$57536
Fianna HIlls$1,510$68524

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 May Lecta Sweet Historic District 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
Pike PlaceStandard1BR,1BA$630
The Bluffs @ CentralWelcome to your Convenient and Comfortable 1 be...1BR,1BA$650
The View: 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments with All Inclusive Utilities OptionThe View 1511 One Bedroom1BR,1BA$650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fort Smith, AR

As of December 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fort Smith area is the $0.79 price per square foot A 4-Bedroom Townhome That Lives Like a Home Model at Chapel Ridge of Fort Smith in the in the Cavanaugh neighborhood starting from $1,245. 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.
Chapel Ridge of Fort SmithA 4-Bedroom Townhome That Lives Like a Home4BR,2BA$0.79
CompassRCG ManagementNorth Pointe I (SF4)4BR,2BA$0.77
3611 Barry Ave, Unit 36113611 Barry Ave3BR,2BA$0.81
UptownLofts1BR,1BA$0.81
Lakeside Townhomes11002BR,1.5BA$0.86
Southbrooke ApartmentsSB 2 beds 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.78
Village Meadows2.1 R2BR,1BA$0.47
2006 Williams St, Unit Unit32006 Williams St2BR,1BA$0.81
Boardwalk ApartmentsStudio-EFFStudio ,1BA$0.66
Brentwood1B1BR,1BA$0.74

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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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 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 $1,456.

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 153 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 $705 which is $751 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fort Smith.

Expert Rental Resources

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.