Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fort Smith Southside Neighborhood of Fort Smith, AR from $400 (54 Rentals)

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Lofts on Park
$855 - $1,550
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Lofts on Park

3600 Kinkead AveFort Smith, AR 72903
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Brentwood
1 Bedroom Apartments

Brentwood

1421 Dallas StFort Smith, AR 72901
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Lynwood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lynwood Apartments

1501-1511 Boston StFort Smith, AR 72901
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Sunset Village
Studio to 2 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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The Oak
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Oak

2520 N E StFort Smith, AR 72901
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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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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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Fort Smith Southside, Fort Smith, AR Local Guide

Cheapest Available Fort Smith Southside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fort Smith Southside area of Fort Smith, AR is a 1 Bed unit found at The Flats @ 5900 priced from $600. 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 Southside apartments for rent in Fort Smith, AR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Flats @ 59001.1L Reno1BR,1BA$600
The Bluffs @ Central1.1 R1BR,1BA$600
Mayfair Apartments1x11BR,1BA$675
"The Grove" One & Two Bedroom ApartmentsThe Grove 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$695
Kinkead CornerRenovated Studios1BR,1BA$695
Pike PlaceStandard2BR,1BA$700
Forrest Brook Apartments1.11BR,1BA$725
Phoenix Village2.1S Rehab2BR,1BA$725
Ramsey Square: 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments with Dog Park & PoolRamsey Square 1 Bedroom Unit Type1BR,1BA$745

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fort Smith Southside, AR

As of May 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fort Smith Southside 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 Southside apartment is the 1100 Model at Lakeside Townhomes starting at $950 with a $0.86 price per square foot in the Sunnymede neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fort Smith Southside 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$0.86
Aspen Heights2 Bed, 2 Bath (W/D, Golden)2BR,2BA$0.74
503 N 18th St, Unit Templeton Manor Carriage503 N 18th St1BR,1BA$1.04
Mayfair Apartments1x11BR,1BA$0.90
The Bluffs @ Central2.1 R2BR,1BA$0.96
Magnolia Place: 1 & 2 Bedroom ApartmentsMagnolia Place 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.04
Pike PlaceStandard2BR,1BA$1.00
The Flats @ 59001.1L Reno1BR,1BA$0.92
1714 S 28th St, Unit 17141714 S 28th St1BR,1BA$1.00

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Fort Smith Southside, Fort Smith, AR

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Fort Smith Southside, Fort Smith, and the greater Fort Smith area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fort Smith Southside Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fort Smith Southside?

The cheapest apartment in Fort Smith Southside is The Flats @ 5900 which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in Fort Smith Southside costs $1,899.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fort Smith Southside?

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 6 regular apartments in Fort Smith Southside that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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