Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillcrest Neighborhood of Fort Smith, AR from $300 (61 Rentals)

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Lofts on Park
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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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Tulsa Square
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tulsa Square

5038 S 32nd StFort Smith, AR 72903
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601 Xavier St
1 Bedroom Apartments

601 Xavier St

601 Xavier StFort Smith, AR 72901
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Pine View Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pine View Apartments

5202 Towson AveFort Smith, AR 72901
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The Oak
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The Oak

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

Cheapest Available Hillcrest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hillcrest area of Fort Smith, AR is a 1 Bed unit found at Greystone Apartments priced from $625. The Bluffs @ Central has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable Hillcrest apartments for rent in Fort Smith, AR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Greystone Apartments1x11BR,1BA$625
The Bluffs @ Central1.1 R1BR,1BA$650
Mayfair Apartments1x11BR,1BA$675
"The Grove" One & Two Bedroom ApartmentsThe Grove 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$695
Forrest Brook Apartments1.11BR,1BA$725
Phoenix Village2.1S Rehab2BR,1BA$725
Z Street Apartments2.12BR,1BA$740
The Dogwood: 1 & 2 Bedroom ApartmentsThe Dogwood - 1 Bedroom Unit Type1BR,1BA$745
Ramsey Square: 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments with Dog Park & PoolRamsey Square 1 Bedroom Unit Type1BR,1BA$745
Magnolia Place: 1 & 2 Bedroom ApartmentsMagnolia Place 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$745

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, AR

As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hillcrest area is the $1.05 price per square foot 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Model at High Pointe at Kelley Ridge in the in the Cavanaugh neighborhood starting from $1,599. The second greatest value Hillcrest apartment is the 1100 Model at Lakeside Townhomes starting at $960 with a $0.87 price per square foot in the Sunnymede neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hillcrest 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$1.05
Lakeside Townhomes11002BR,1.5BA$0.87
718 N 18th St, Unit 3718 N 18th St3BR,1BA$0.99
Welcome to Stone Creek!2.22BR,2BA$0.94
Z Street Apartments2.12BR,1BA$0.87
Mayfair Apartments1x11BR,1BA$0.90
Pavilion Place Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.00
Magnolia Place: 1 & 2 Bedroom ApartmentsMagnolia Place 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.04
The Bluffs @ Central1.11BR,1BA$1.01
Greystone Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.01

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Hillcrest, Fort Smith, AR

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Arkansas and customized analysis for Central Fort Smith, AR. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hillcrest Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Hillcrest Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hillcrest Apartment is $625 at Greystone Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Hillcrest Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Hillcrest is starting from $725 at The Bluffs @ Central.

What is the most affordable Hillcrest Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Hillcrest Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at High Pointe at Kelley Ridge and starts from $1,599.

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