Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fort Smith Eastside Neighborhood of Fort Smith, AR from $400 (44 Rentals)

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Lofts on Park
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Lofts on Park

3600 Kinkead AveFort Smith, AR 72903
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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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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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2401 S 50th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2401 S 50th St

2401 S 50th StFort Smith, AR 72903
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Willow Lake Townhomes
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Willow Lake Townhomes

1400 Albert Pike AveFort Smith, AR 72903
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Woodcrest Park
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Woodcrest Park

5200 S U StFort 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. The Flats @ 5900 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Village Meadows9801 Meandering Way- Exceptional Quality2BR,1BA$400
The Flats @ 59001.1S Reno1BR,1BA$600
The Bluffs @ Central1.1 R1BR,1BA$650
Mayfair Apartments1x11BR,1BA$675
The Links at Fort SmithCustom1BR,1BA$685
"The Grove" One & Two Bedroom ApartmentsThe Grove 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$695
Forrest Brook Apartments1.11BR,1BA$725
The Cherry Tree: 1 & 2 Bedroom ApartmentsThe Cherry Tree 1 Bedroom Unit Type1BR,1BA$745
The Dogwood: 1 & 2 Bedroom ApartmentsThe Dogwood - 1 Bedroom Unit Type1BR,1BA$745
Aspen Heights2 Bed, 1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fort Smith Eastside, AR

As of April 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fort Smith Eastside area is the $0.29 price per square foot Bedroom C Model at University Park Place in the in the Sunnymede neighborhood starting from $550. The second greatest value Fort Smith Eastside apartment is the 1100 Model at Lakeside Townhomes starting at $960 with a $0.87 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.
University Park PlaceBedroom C1BR,1BA$0.29
Lakeside Townhomes11002BR,1.5BA$0.87
Addison Place Apartments2X22BR,2BA$0.92
Harbortown Apartments2.22BR,2BA$0.95
Village Meadows2.12BR,1BA$0.94
Aspen Heights2 Bed, 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$0.91
Pavilion Place Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.00
Mayfair Apartments1x11BR,1BA$0.90
The Bluffs @ Central1.11BR,1BA$1.01
The Flats @ 59001.1S1BR,1BA$0.94

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Fort Smith Eastside, Fort Smith, AR

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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!

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 The Flats @ 5900 which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in Fort Smith Eastside costs $1,750.

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 42 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 $1,014 which is $736 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fort Smith Eastside.

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