Cheap Homes for Rent in Hillcrest Neighborhood of Fort Smith, AR from $500 (19 Rentals)

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3108 Presley St

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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 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 Hillcrest apartments for rent in Fort Smith, AR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brentwood1B1BR,1BA$400
Boardwalk ApartmentsStudio-EFFStudio,1BA$410
601 Xavier StOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$595
The Flats @ 59001 bed 1 bath Move-In Ready1BR,1BA$600
Pike PlaceStandard1BR,1BA$610

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, AR

As of June 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hillcrest area is the $0.75 price per square foot RW Townhomes apartments Model at Rustic Woods Townhomes in the in the May Lecta Sweet Historic District neighborhood starting from $825. The second greatest value Hillcrest apartment is the Spacious & Stylish 2 Bed, 2 Bath Duplexes Model at Tulsa Street Duplexes starting at $955 with a $0.87 price per square foot in the South Fort Smith 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.
Rustic Woods TownhomesRW Townhomes apartments2BR,1BA$0.75
Tulsa Street DuplexesSpacious & Stylish 2 Bed, 2 Bath Duplexes2BR,2BA$0.87
2201 N I St, Unit Duplex #22012201 N I St2BR,1BA$0.78
Mayfair Apartments1x11BR,1BA$0.90
Lakeside Townhomes1 bedroom 750sqft1BR,1BA$0.95
Lofts on Park1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.00
Greystone Apartments2x12BR,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 Hillcrest

What type of rentals are currently available in Hillcrest?

There are currently 125 Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, AR with pricing that ranges from $485 to $2,300. There are also 51 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hillcrest ranging from $550 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Hillcrest?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Hillcrest ranges from $550 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,282.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Hillcrest?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Hillcrest range from $1,000 to $1,240, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $995 to $1,775. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,395 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,500.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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