Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fort Smith Southside Neighborhood of Fort Smith, AR from $400 (51 Rentals)

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Aspen Heights
$595 - $960
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Aspen Heights

5801 Kinkead AveFort Smith, AR 72903
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The Flats @ 5900
$650 - $965
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$650 - $965
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The Flats @ 5900

5900 Kinkead AveFort Smith, AR 72903
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Lofts on Park
$855 - $1,550
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$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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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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Magnolia Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Magnolia Place

802 S 25th StFort Smith, AR 72901
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The Grove
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Grove

3601 Barry AveFort 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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The Azalea
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Azalea

2322 S I StFort Smith, AR 72901
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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 Phoenix Village priced from $550. Aspen Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $595. Here are the most affordable Fort Smith Southside apartments for rent in Fort Smith, AR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Phoenix VillageStudio1BR,1BA$550
Aspen HeightsSTUDIO (GOLDEN)1BR,1BA$595
The Bluffs @ Central1.1 R1BR,1BA$600
Pike PlaceStandard1BR,1BA$630
The Flats @ 59001.1S Reno1BR,1BA$650
Mayfair Apartments1x11BR,1BA$675
Kinkead CornerRenovated Studios1BR,1BA$695
Greystone Apartments2x12BR,1BA$725
Ramsey Square ApartmentsRamsey Square 1 Bedroom Unit Type1BR,1BA$745
Magnolia PlaceMagnolia Place 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$745

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fort Smith Southside, AR

As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fort Smith Southside area is the $0.32 price per square foot Bedroom D Model at University Park Place in the in the Sunnymede neighborhood starting from $599. The second greatest value Fort Smith Southside apartment is the 2.1.5 Model at Forrest Brook Apartments starting at $990 with a $0.95 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 D1BR,1BA$0.32
Forrest Brook Apartments2.1.52BR,1.5BA$0.95
Cottonwood ApartmentsThe Cottonwood - 2 Bedroom Unit Type2BR,1BA$1.12
Mayfair Apartments1x11BR,1BA$0.90
Greystone Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.00
Magnolia PlaceMagnolia Place 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.04
Phoenix Village2.1S Rehab2BR,1BA$1.08
The Bluffs @ CentralThe Bluffs 1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.01
The Flats @ 59001.1S Reno1BR,1BA$1.02
Aspen Heights1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.15

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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

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Fort Smith Southside Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fort Smith Southside Apartment is $550 at Phoenix Village.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Fort Smith Southside Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Fort Smith Southside is starting from $700 at Pike Place.

What is the most affordable Fort Smith Southside Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Fort Smith Southside Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Aspen Heights and starts from $920.

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