Cheap Homes for Rent in Hillcrest Neighborhood of Fort Smith, AR from $500 (20 Rentals)

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property at 2000 S U St

$795

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$795

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 1

2000 S U St, Unit A

2000 S U St
Fort SmithAR72901

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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 $650. Mayfair Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. Here are the most affordable Hillcrest apartments for rent in Fort Smith, AR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Bluffs @ Central1.1 Rehab1BR,1BA$650
Mayfair Apartments1x11BR,1BA$675
The View: 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments with All Inclusive Utilities OptionThe View 1511 One Bedroom1BR,1BA$675
The Oak: 1 & 2 Bedroom ApartmentsThe Oak 1 Bedroom Unit Type1BR,1BA$675
Pike PlaceStandard2BR,1BA$700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, AR

As of February 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hillcrest 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 Cavanaugh neighborhood starting from $1,649. The second greatest value Hillcrest apartment is the The Side Car - Downstairs Model at The Bricks at Brunwick starting at $1,050 with a $1.01 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$1.09
The Bricks at BrunwickThe Side Car - Downstairs2BR,2BA$1.01
Welcome to Stone Creek!2.2 U2BR,2BA$0.91
Z Street Apartments2.12BR,1BA$0.87
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
Phoenix Village2.1S Rehab2BR,1BA$1.08
The View: 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments with All Inclusive Utilities OptionThe View 1511 One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.04

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Hillcrest, Fort Smith, AR

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hillcrest

What type of rentals are currently available in Hillcrest?

There are currently 110 Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, AR with pricing that ranges from $475 to $1,699. There are also 47 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hillcrest ranging from $565 to $4,350.

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 $565 to $4,350 with an average monthly rent of $1,233.

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 $925 to $1,649, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $895 to $1,695. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,150 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,699.

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