
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fort Smith Eastside Neighborhood of Fort Smith, AR from $500 (56 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Fort Smith Eastside area of Fort Smith.


The Bluffs @ Central

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The Flats @ 5900

Mayfair Apartments

The Links at Fort Smith

Kinkead Corner

Marina Apartments

Livin' Lakeside!

Pavilion Place Apartments, LLC

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Village Meadows
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Lofts on Park

Shire Pointe

Harbortown Apartments

Addison Place Apartments

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Forrest Brook Apartments

The Reserve at Chaffee Crossing Apartment Homes & Townhomes

88 Chaffee Crossing

3305 Grinnell Ave

Brick Row Townhomes
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Brookstone Place

Twin Sixes Apartments

Green Valley Apartments

Tulsa Square

Willow Pointe Apartments

Park Terrace Apartments

115 N Albert Pike Ave

St. Andrews Apartments

Oakwood Gardens

Cherry Tree
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The Grove

Huntington Chase

2401 S 50th St

Willow Lake Townhomes

The Dogwood: 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodcrest Park

Cottages Of Fort Smith

4802 S U St

4914 S U St

4719 Kinkead Ave
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7511 Millennium Dr

Chanel Place

134 N 49th St

Maple Oaks (new)

6612 Boston St

6612 Boston St

3201 S 92nd St

516 N 35th St

The Balconies at Heritage 7331

The Balconies at Heritage 7401
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Smith Eastside Studio Apartments | $1,750 | $1,750 | $1,750 |
| Fort Smith Eastside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,648 | $595 | $7,000 |
| Fort Smith Eastside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,015 | $710 | $3,450 |
| Fort Smith Eastside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,284 | $920 | $1,849 |
| Fort Smith Eastside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,899 | $1,899 | $1,899 |
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There are currently 56 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 1 Bed unit found at Aspen Heights priced from $595. The Bluffs @ Central has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $600. Here are the most affordable Fort Smith Eastside apartments for rent in Fort Smith, AR:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen Heights | STUDIO (GOLDEN) | 1BR,1BA | $595 |
| The Bluffs @ Central | 1.1 R | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
| The Flats @ 5900 | 1.1S Reno | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| Mayfair Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| The Links at Fort Smith | Custom | 1BR,1BA | $685 |
| Kinkead Corner | Renovated Studios | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Marina Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Cherry Tree | The Cherry Tree 1 Bedroom Unit Type | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
| The Grove | The Grove Studio | Studio,1BA | $745 |
| Pavilion Place Apartments, LLC | 1 Bed Standard | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fort Smith Eastside, AR
As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fort Smith Eastside area is the $0.32 price per square foot Bedroom D Model at University Park Place in the in the Sunnymede neighborhood starting from $599. The second greatest value Fort Smith Eastside apartment is the 2 Bed 2.5 Bath Townhome Model at Brick Row Townhomes starting at $1,250 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Massard 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Park Place | Bedroom D | 1BR,1BA | $0.32 |
| Brick Row Townhomes | 2 Bed 2.5 Bath Townhome | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.04 |
| Forrest Brook Apartments | 2.1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.95 |
| Harbortown Apartments | 2.2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.95 |
| Addison Place Apartments | 2X2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.01 |
| Village Meadows | 2.1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| Mayfair Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.90 |
| Marina Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| The Bluffs @ Central | The Bluffs 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| The Flats @ 5900 | 1.1S Reno | 1BR,1BA | $1.02 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fort Smith Eastside Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Fort Smith Eastside?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fort Smith Eastside is under $750.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fort Smith Eastside?
The cheapest apartment in Fort Smith Eastside is Aspen Heights which is listed at $595, while the average apartment in Fort Smith Eastside costs $1,899.
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 29 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 $959 which is $940 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fort Smith Eastside.
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