Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fort Smith Northside Neighborhood of Fort Smith, AR from $300 (29 Rentals)

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Summit Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Summit Terrace

1501 N 37th StFort Smith, AR 72904
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Sunset Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sunset Village

1100 S 11th StFort Smith, AR 72901
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Tara Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tara Gardens

1615 S 22nd StFort Smith, AR 72901
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3401 Park Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3401 Park Ave

3401 Park AveFort Smith, AR 72903
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The Timbers
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Timbers

1224 N Albert Pike AveFort Smith, AR 72904
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The Hendrix
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Hendrix

5201 Spradling AveFort Smith, AR 72904
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Windsor Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Windsor Apartments

4421 Windsor DrFort Smith, AR 72904
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Kingston Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Kingston Court

4301 Yorkshire DrFort Smith, AR 72904
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Mayfair Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Mayfair Apartments

530 N Albert Pike AveFort Smith, AR 72903
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Fort Smith Northside, Fort Smith, AR Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Boardwalk ApartmentsStudio-EFFStudio,1BA$410
The Flats @ 59001.1L Reno1BR,1BA$600
Pike PlaceStandard1BR,1BA$610
The Hendrix1.11BR,1BA$625
The Bluffs @ CentralWelcome to your Convenient and Comfortable 1 be...1BR,1BA$650
Mayfair Apartments1x11BR,1BA$675
Aspen HeightsLive your Best Life! Silver Aspen 1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$675
Forrest Brook Apartments1 bedroom, 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$700
Lakeside Townhomes1 bedroom 750sqft1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
CompassRCG ManagementNorth Pointe I (SF4)4BR,2BA$0.77
Rustic Woods TownhomesRW Townhomes apartments2BR,1BA$0.75
718 N 18th St, Unit 3718 N 18th St3BR,1BA$0.97
Rock Creek Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.84
Magnolia Place: 1 & 2 Bedroom ApartmentsMagnolia Place 2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$0.93
2201 N I St, Unit Duplex #22012201 N I St2BR,1BA$0.78
Lakeside Townhomes1 bedroom 750sqft1BR,1BA$0.95
Mayfair Apartments1x11BR,1BA$0.90
The Flats @ 59001.1L Reno1BR,1BA$0.92
Boardwalk ApartmentsStudio-EFFStudio ,1BA$0.66

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States, including Fort Smith. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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

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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