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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fort Smith Eastside?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Fort Smith Eastside Studio Apartments | $850 | $850 | $850 |
Fort Smith Eastside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $937 | $600 | $1,450 |
Fort Smith Eastside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,033 | $400 | $1,600 |
Fort Smith Eastside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,563 | $1,395 | $1,695 |
Fort Smith Eastside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,975 | $1,500 | $2,300 |
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There are currently 20 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Fort Smith Eastside Neighborhood of Fort Smith, AR.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Village Meadows | 9801 Meandering Way- Exceptional Quality | 2BR,1BA | $400 |
Boardwalk Apartments | Studio-EFF | Studio,1BA | $410 |
The Flats @ 5900 | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
The Bluffs @ Central | Welcome to your Convenient and Comfortable 1 be... | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
Mayfair Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Rustic Woods Townhomes | RW Townhomes apartments | 2BR,1BA | $0.75 |
Forrest Brook Apartments | 2 Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.86 |
Addison Place Apartments | 2X2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.92 |
Harbortown Apartments | 2.2C | 2BR,2BA | $0.95 |
Marina Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath- B Plan Upstairs | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.86 |
Village Meadows | 9801 Meandering Way- Exceptional Quality | 2BR,1BA | $0.47 |
Mayfair Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.90 |
Lakeside Townhomes | 1 bedroom 750sqft | 1BR,1BA | $0.95 |
The Flats @ 5900 | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.92 |
Boardwalk Apartments | Studio-EFF | Studio ,1BA | $0.66 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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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
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 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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