
Top Rated Cheap Apartments for Rent in Fort Smith, AR from $500 (27 Rentals)
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Lakeside Townhomes

Greystone Apartments

Mill Creek Apartments

Ramsey Square Apartments

Cottonwood Apartments
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The Bricks at Brunwick

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Lofts on Park

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Addison Place Apartments
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88 Chaffee Crossing

Tara Gardens

Kingston Court

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Oakwood Gardens
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The Grove

Cherry Tree

The Fairway At Fianna Hills

The Azalea

The Dogwood: 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments

Q St.
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West End Lofts

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Prairie at Chaffee Crossing

Riverview Condominiums at Park Ridge
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 | $1,270 | $910 | $1,750 |
| Fort Smith 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,477 | $500 | $7,000 |
| Fort Smith 2 Bedroom Apartments | $987 | $500 | $3,450 |
| Fort Smith 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,626 | $945 | $3,000 |
| Fort Smith 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,491 | $1,285 | $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 $685.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fort Smith?
The cheapest apartment in Fort Smith is TO CORNERSTONE APARTMENTS which is listed at $595, while the average apartment in Fort Smith costs $850.
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 181 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 $660 which is $190 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fort Smith.
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