Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fort Smith Eastside Neighborhood of Fort Smith, AR from $400 (20 Rentals)

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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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Mayfair Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mayfair Apartments

530 N Albert Pike AveFort Smith, AR 72903
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St. Andrews Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

St. Andrews Apartments

4901 St Andrews WayFort Smith, AR 72903
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Oakwood Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakwood Gardens

3500 S N StFort Smith, AR 72903
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Huntington Chase
2 Bedroom Apartments

Huntington Chase

6400 Massard RdFort Smith, AR 72903
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Fort Smith Eastside, Fort Smith, AR Local Guide

Cheapest Available Fort Smith Eastside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fort Smith Eastside area of Fort Smith, AR is a 2 Beds unit found at Village Meadows priced from $400. Boardwalk Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $410. Here are the most affordable Fort Smith Eastside apartments for rent in Fort Smith, AR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Village Meadows9801 Meandering Way- Exceptional Quality2BR,1BA$400
Boardwalk ApartmentsStudio-EFFStudio,1BA$410
The Flats @ 59001 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$600
The Bluffs @ CentralWelcome to your Convenient and Comfortable 1 be...1BR,1BA$650
Mayfair Apartments1x11BR,1BA$675

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fort Smith Eastside, AR

As of October 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fort Smith Eastside area is the $0.75 price per square foot RW Townhomes apartments Model at Rustic Woods Townhomes in the in the South Fort Smith neighborhood starting from $825. The second greatest value Fort Smith Eastside apartment is the 2 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Forrest Brook Apartments starting at $895 with a $0.86 price per square foot in the Sunnymede neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fort Smith Eastside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Rustic Woods TownhomesRW Townhomes apartments2BR,1BA$0.75
Forrest Brook Apartments2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$0.86
Addison Place Apartments2X22BR,2BA$0.92
Harbortown Apartments2.2C2BR,2BA$0.95
Marina Apartments2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath- B Plan Upstairs2BR,1.5BA$0.86
Village Meadows9801 Meandering Way- Exceptional Quality2BR,1BA$0.47
Mayfair Apartments1x11BR,1BA$0.90
Lakeside Townhomes1 bedroom 750sqft1BR,1BA$0.95
The Flats @ 59001 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.92
Boardwalk ApartmentsStudio-EFFStudio ,1BA$0.66

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Fort Smith Eastside, Fort Smith, AR

Ranked #1

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States and customized analysis for Fort Smith, Arkansas. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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

Walk Score®

29 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

36 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fort Smith Eastside Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in Fort Smith Eastside is Boardwalk Apartments which is listed at $425, while the average apartment in Fort Smith Eastside costs $1,900.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fort Smith Eastside?

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 22 regular apartments in Fort Smith Eastside 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 Eastside?

Cheap apartments in Fort Smith Eastside have an average cost of $797 which is $1,103 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fort Smith Eastside.

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