
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fort Smith Northside Neighborhood of Fort Smith, AR from $300 (29 Rentals)
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1909-1911 S H St

1714-1716 S U St

220 May Ave

The Flats @ 5900
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3401 Park Ave

816 N 36th St

2201 N I St, Unit Duplex #2201
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Fort Smith Northside, Fort Smith, AR Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fort Smith Northside?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Fort Smith Northside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $718 | $413 | $995 |
Fort Smith Northside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $775 | $559 | $1,100 |
Fort Smith Northside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $979 | $699 | $1,240 |
Fort Smith Northside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,498 | $1,022 | $2,300 |
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There are currently 29 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Fort Smith Northside Neighborhood of Fort Smith, AR.
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Cheapest Available Fort Smith Northside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fort Smith Northside area of Fort Smith, AR is a Studio unit found at Boardwalk Apartments priced from $410. 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 Northside apartments for rent in Fort Smith, AR:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Boardwalk Apartments | Studio-EFF | Studio,1BA | $410 |
The Flats @ 5900 | 1.1L Reno | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
Pike Place | Standard | 1BR,1BA | $610 |
The Hendrix | 1.1 | 1BR,1BA | $625 |
The Bluffs @ Central | Welcome to your Convenient and Comfortable 1 be... | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
Mayfair Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
Aspen Heights | Live your Best Life! Silver Aspen 1 Bed/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
Forrest Brook Apartments | 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Lakeside Townhomes | 1 bedroom 750sqft | 1BR,1BA | $710 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fort Smith Northside, AR
As of June 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fort Smith Northside area is the $0.77 price per square foot North Pointe I (SF4) Model at CompassRCG Management in the in the Sunnymede neighborhood starting from $1,022. The second greatest value Fort Smith Northside apartment is the RW Townhomes apartments Model at Rustic Woods Townhomes starting at $825 with a $0.75 price per square foot in the South Fort Smith neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fort Smith Northside apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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CompassRCG Management | North Pointe I (SF4) | 4BR,2BA | $0.77 |
Rustic Woods Townhomes | RW Townhomes apartments | 2BR,1BA | $0.75 |
718 N 18th St, Unit 3 | 718 N 18th St | 3BR,1BA | $0.97 |
Rock Creek Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.84 |
Magnolia Place: 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments | Magnolia Place 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.93 |
2201 N I St, Unit Duplex #2201 | 2201 N I St | 2BR,1BA | $0.78 |
Lakeside Townhomes | 1 bedroom 750sqft | 1BR,1BA | $0.95 |
Mayfair Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.90 |
The Flats @ 5900 | 1.1L Reno | 1BR,1BA | $0.92 |
Boardwalk Apartments | Studio-EFF | Studio ,1BA | $0.66 |
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Getting Around the Fort Smith Northside Neighborhood in Fort Smith, AR
Walk Score®
58 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
46 / 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 Northside Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fort Smith Northside?
The cheapest apartment in Fort Smith Northside is Boardwalk Apartments which is listed at $425, while the average apartment in Fort Smith Northside costs $1,261.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fort Smith Northside?
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 11 regular apartments in Fort Smith Northside 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 Northside?
Cheap apartments in Fort Smith Northside have an average cost of $516 which is $745 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fort Smith Northside.
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