
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fort Smith Eastside Neighborhood of Fort Smith, AR from $450 (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

414 N 39th St

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Village Meadows

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Forrest Brook Apartments

209 Lecta Ave

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Marina Apartments
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Aspen Heights

6807-6809 Jackson St

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Lofts on Park

Shire Pointe

4902 Free Ferry Rd

Addison Place Apartments

Harbortown Apartments

Lakeside Townhomes

4802 S U St

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88 Chaffee Crossing

4914 S U St

Brick Row Townhomes

Brookstone Place

The Greens on 56th

Green Valley Apartments

Twin Sixes Apartments

Tulsa Square

Willow Pointe Apartments

Park Terrace Apartments
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The Grove

St. Andrews Apartments

Oakwood Gardens

Cherry Tree

Pavilion Place Apartments, LLC

Huntington Chase

3210 Phoenix Ave

2401 S 50th St

Willow Lake Townhomes

The Dogwood: 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments
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Woodcrest Park

Cottages Of Fort Smith

3004 S Q St

6825 Independence St

4222 Presley Ave

4902 S U St

Chanel Place

151 N 49th St

516 N 35th St

Maple Oaks (new)
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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 | $1,270 | $910 | $1,750 |
| Fort Smith Eastside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,703 | $600 | $7,000 |
| Fort Smith Eastside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,065 | $710 | $3,450 |
| Fort Smith Eastside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,573 | $920 | $3,000 |
| Fort Smith Eastside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,899 | $1,899 | $1,899 |
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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 Kinkead Corner priced from $625. The Bluffs @ Central has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $645. Here are the most affordable Fort Smith Eastside apartments for rent in Fort Smith, AR:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinkead Corner | $500 Move In Special- Renovated Studio | 1BR,1BA | $625 |
| The Bluffs @ Central | 1.1 R | 1BR,1BA | $645 |
| The Flats @ 5900 | 1.1S Reno | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| Mayfair Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| The Links at Fort Smith | Custom | 1BR,1BA | $685 |
| Cherry Tree | The Cherry Tree 1 Bedroom Unit Type | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
| The Grove | The Grove Studio | Studio,1BA | $745 |
| Forrest Brook Apartments | 1.1 | 1BR,1BA | $790 |
| Marina Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath- B Plan Downstairs | 2BR,1BA | $795 |
| Aspen Heights | 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath (Golden) | 2BR,1BA | $795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fort Smith Eastside, AR
As of September 05, 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 2x2 Platinum Plus Model at Cottages Of Fort Smith starting at $1,025 with a $1.00 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 |
| Cottages Of Fort Smith | 2x2 Platinum Plus | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| Harbortown Apartments | 2.2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.95 |
| Addison Place Apartments | 2X2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.01 |
| Marina Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath- B Plan Downstairs | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.86 |
| Village Meadows | 2.1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| Aspen Heights | 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.96 |
| Mayfair Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.90 |
| 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 $795.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fort Smith Eastside?
The cheapest apartment in Fort Smith Eastside is Kinkead Corner which is listed at $625, while the average apartment in Fort Smith Eastside costs $990.
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 33 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 $833 which is $157 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fort Smith Eastside.
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