Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fort Smith Southside Neighborhood of Fort Smith, AR from $400 (32 Rentals)

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Brentwood
1 Bedroom Apartments

Brentwood

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

Lynwood Apartments

1501-1511 Boston StFort Smith, AR 72901
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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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Mayfair Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Mayfair Apartments

530 N 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 Brentwood priced from $400. Boardwalk Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $410. Here are the most affordable Fort Smith Southside apartments for rent in Fort Smith, AR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brentwood1B1BR,1BA$400
Boardwalk ApartmentsStudio-EFFStudio,1BA$410
The Flats @ 59001 bed 1 bath Move-In Ready1BR,1BA$600
Pike PlaceStandard1BR,1BA$610
N 47th Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$625
The Bluffs @ CentralWelcome to your Convenient and Comfortable 1 be...1BR,1BA$665
Mayfair Apartments1x11BR,1BA$675
Aspen HeightsLive your Best Life! Silver Aspen 1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$675
Pavilion Place Apartments, LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$700
Forrest Brook Apartments1 bedroom, 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fort Smith Southside, AR

As of June 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fort Smith Southside area is the $0.75 price per square foot RW Townhomes apartments Model at Rustic Woods Townhomes in the in the May Lecta Sweet Historic District neighborhood starting from $825. The second greatest value Fort Smith Southside apartment is the 2X2 Model at Addison Place Apartments starting at $900 with a $0.92 price per square foot in the Massard 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.
Rustic Woods TownhomesRW Townhomes apartments2BR,1BA$0.75
Addison Place Apartments2X22BR,2BA$0.92
Lofts on Park2 bedroom- An old soul with a new spirit.2BR,1BA$1.00
Lakeside Townhomes1 bedroom 750sqft1BR,1BA$0.95
Mayfair Apartments1x11BR,1BA$0.90
The Bluffs @ Central2.1 Rehab2BR,1BA$1.05
Greystone ApartmentsSpacious 2 Bedroom Apartment at Greystone – Coz...2BR,1BA$1.00
The Flats @ 59001 bed 1 bath Move-In Ready1BR,1BA$0.92
Boardwalk ApartmentsStudio-EFFStudio ,1BA$0.66
Brentwood1B1BR,1BA$0.74

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Fort Smith Southside, Fort Smith, AR

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Among neighborhoods in Fort Smith, AR for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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3.0
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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!

Getting Around the Fort Smith Southside Neighborhood in Fort Smith, AR

Walk Score®

52 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

41 / 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 Southside Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in Fort Smith Southside is Brentwood which is listed at $400, while the average apartment in Fort Smith Southside costs $1,900.

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.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Fort Smith Southside?

Cheap apartments in Fort Smith Southside have an average cost of $1,975 which is $0 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fort Smith Southside.

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