Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Fort Smith Neighborhood of Fort Smith, AR from $300 (21 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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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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Downtown Fort Smith, Fort Smith, AR Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Fort Smith Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Fort Smith area of Fort Smith, AR is a 1 Bed unit found at "The Grove" One & Two Bedroom Apartments priced from $675. "The Belle Grove" One Bedroom Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Downtown Fort Smith apartments for rent in Fort Smith, AR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
"The Grove" One & Two Bedroom ApartmentsThe Grove Studio1BR,1BA$675
"The Belle Grove" One Bedroom Apartments The Belle Grove 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Forrest Brook Apartments1 bedroom, 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$700
The Bricks at BrunwickThe Gimlet - Upstairs1BR,1BA$825
Lofts on Park1 bedroom-LOWER1BR,1BA$855

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Fort Smith, AR

As of November 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown 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 Downtown Fort Smith apartment is the 2.2.5 Model at West End Lofts starting at $1,255 with a $0.99 price per square foot in the May Lecta Sweet Historic District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown 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
West End Lofts2.2.52BR,2.5BA$0.99
718 N 18th St, Unit Unit4718 N 18th St2BR,1BA$0.97
Lofts on Park1 bedroom-LOWER1BR,1BA$1.15
The Bricks at BrunwickThe Gimlet - Upstairs1BR,1BA$1.44
"The Belle Grove" One Bedroom Apartments The Belle Grove 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.33
Forrest Brook Apartments1 bedroom, 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$1.34
"The Grove" One & Two Bedroom ApartmentsThe Grove StudioStudio ,1BA$1.59

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Fort Smith, Fort Smith, AR

Ranked #14

Among cities in Arkansas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Downtown Fort Smith Neighborhood in Fort Smith, AR

Walk Score®

71 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

56 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Fort Smith Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Fort Smith is "The Grove" One & Two Bedroom Apartments which is listed at $675, while the average apartment in Downtown Fort Smith costs $1,022.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 4 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Fort Smith?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Fort Smith have an average cost of $766 which is $256 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Fort Smith.

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