Cheap Homes for Rent in Fort Smith Southside Neighborhood of Fort Smith, AR from $500 (14 Rentals)

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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
The Bluffs @ CentralWelcome to your Convenient and Comfortable 1 be...1BR,1BA$665

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fort Smith Southside, AR

As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fort Smith Southside area is the $0.81 price per square foot 2BR/1.5BA Model at Pavilion Place Apartments, LLC in the in the Cavanaugh neighborhood starting from $895. The second greatest value Fort Smith Southside apartment is the RW Townhomes apartments Model at Rustic Woods Townhomes starting at $825 with a $0.75 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.
Pavilion Place Apartments, LLC2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$0.81
Rustic Woods TownhomesRW Townhomes apartments2BR,1BA$0.75
Magnolia Place: 1 & 2 Bedroom ApartmentsMagnolia Place 2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$0.93
Mayfair Apartments1x11BR,1BA$0.90
Lakeside Townhomes1 bedroom 750sqft1BR,1BA$0.95
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Fort Smith Southside

What type of rentals are currently available in Fort Smith Southside?

There are currently 105 Apartments for Rent in Fort Smith Southside, AR with pricing that ranges from $525 to $2,300. There are also 53 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fort Smith Southside ranging from $550 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Fort Smith Southside?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Fort Smith Southside ranges from $550 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,248.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Fort Smith Southside?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Fort Smith Southside range from $1,000 to $1,695, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $995 to $2,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,395 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,500.

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