Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fort Smith Southside Neighborhood of Fort Smith, AR from $400 (16 Rentals)

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$475

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1907 S H St

Fort SmithAR72901

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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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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 $650. Here are the most affordable Fort Smith Southside apartments for rent in Fort Smith, AR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Flats @ 59001.1S Reno1BR,1BA$600
The Bluffs @ Central1.1 Classic1BR,1BA$650
Mayfair Apartments1x11BR,1BA$675
Aspen HeightsLive your Best Life! Silver Aspen 1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$675
The Oak: 1 & 2 Bedroom ApartmentsThe Oak 1 Bedroom Unit Type1BR,1BA$675

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fort Smith Southside, AR

As of February 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fort Smith Southside area is the $1.09 price per square foot 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Model at High Pointe at Kelley Ridge in the in the South Fort Smith neighborhood starting from $1,649. The second greatest value Fort Smith Southside apartment is the 2.1 Model at Z Street Apartments starting at $740 with a $0.87 price per square foot in the May Lecta Sweet Historic District 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.
High Pointe at Kelley Ridge3 Bed 2.5 Bath3BR,2.5BA$1.09
Z Street Apartments2.12BR,1BA$0.87
The View: 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments with All Inclusive Utilities OptionThe View 1501 Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.96
The Cottonwood: 1 & 2 Bedroom ApartmentsThe Cottonwood - 2 Bedroom Unit Type2BR,1BA$1.12
Mayfair Apartments1x11BR,1BA$0.90
Lakeside Townhomes1 bedroom 750sqft1BR,1BA$0.95
The Bluffs @ Central2.1 Rehab2BR,1BA$1.01
Greystone ApartmentsGarden Units2BR,1BA$1.14
The Flats @ 59001.1S Reno1BR,1BA$0.94
Aspen HeightsLive your Best Life! Silver Aspen 1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.06

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Fort Smith Southside, Fort Smith, AR

Ranked #5

Among cities in Arkansas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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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 $1,699.

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 13 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 $686 which is $1,013 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fort Smith Southside.

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