Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillcrest Neighborhood of Fort Smith, AR from $300 (69 Rentals)

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property at 2000 S U St

$795

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2000 S U St, Unit B

2000 S U St
Fort SmithAR72901

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Lofts on Park
$855 - $1,550
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Lofts on Park

3600 Kinkead AveFort Smith, AR 72903
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property at 2701 Tulsa St

$925

2 Bedroom Rentals

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2701 Tulsa 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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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
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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 The Bluffs @ Central priced from $600. Pike Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $630. Here are the most affordable Hillcrest apartments for rent in Fort Smith, AR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Bluffs @ Central1.1 R1BR,1BA$600
Pike PlaceStandard1BR,1BA$630
Mayfair Apartments1x11BR,1BA$675
"The Grove" One & Two Bedroom ApartmentsThe Grove 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$695
Kinkead CornerRenovated Studios1BR,1BA$695
Mill Creek: 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments with Pool & ClubhouseMill Creek 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$725
Forrest Brook Apartments1.11BR,1BA$725
Phoenix Village2.1S Rehab2BR,1BA$725
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 June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hillcrest area is the $0.86 price per square foot 1100 Model at Lakeside Townhomes in the in the Sunnymede neighborhood starting from $950. The second greatest value Hillcrest apartment is the 2.2 Model at Welcome to Stone Creek! starting at $925 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the Cavanaugh 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.
Lakeside Townhomes11002BR,1.5BA$0.86
Welcome to Stone Creek!2.22BR,2BA$0.94
The Azalea: 1 & 2 Bedroom ApartmentsThe Azalea 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.09
503 N 18th St, Unit Templeton Manor Carriage503 N 18th St1BR,1BA$1.04
Mayfair Apartments1x11BR,1BA$0.90
The Bluffs @ Central2.1 R2BR,1BA$0.96
Magnolia Place: 1 & 2 Bedroom ApartmentsMagnolia Place 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.04
Phoenix Village2.1S Rehab2BR,1BA$1.08
Pavilion Place Apartments, LLCFloor Plan 51BR,1BA$1.17
Ramsey Square: 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments with Dog Park & PoolRamsey Square 1 Bedroom Unit Type1BR,1BA$1.17

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Hillcrest, Fort Smith, AR

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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 $600 at The Bluffs @ Central.

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 $700 at Pike Place.

What is the most affordable Hillcrest Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Hillcrest Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Kinkead Corner and starts from $995.

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