Cheap Homes for Rent in the Hillcrest Neighborhood of Fort Smith, AR from $500 (15 Rentals)

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property at 2101 S V St
$695

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Base Rent$695

Total Monthly Price$695
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 4
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2101 S V St

Fort SmithAR72901

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property at 4902 Free Ferry Rd
$900

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Base Rent$900

Total Monthly Price$900
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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4902 Free Ferry Rd

Fort SmithAR72903
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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 TO CORNERSTONE APARTMENTS priced from $595. Kinkead Corner has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $625. Here are the most affordable Hillcrest apartments for rent in Fort Smith, AR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
TO CORNERSTONE APARTMENTS1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$595
Kinkead Corner$500 Move In Special- Renovated Studio1BR,1BA$625
Phoenix Village1.1 Rehab1BR,1BA$625
Pike PlaceStandard1BR,1BA$630
The Bluffs @ Central1.1 R1BR,1BA$645

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, AR

As of September 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hillcrest area is the $0.94 price per square foot 2.2 Model at Welcome to Stone Creek! in the in the Cavanaugh neighborhood starting from $925. The second greatest value Hillcrest apartment is the 2.1 Model at Z Street Apartments starting at $740 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.
Welcome to Stone Creek!2.22BR,2BA$0.94
Z Street Apartments2.12BR,1BA$0.87
Mayfair Apartments1x11BR,1BA$0.90
The Oak: 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.06
Greystone Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.00
Magnolia PlaceMagnolia Place 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.04
Phoenix Village2.1S Rehab2BR,1BA$1.08
TO CORNERSTONE APARTMENTS1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$0.92
The ViewThe View 1501 One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.04
The Bluffs @ CentralThe Bluffs 1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.01

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hillcrest

What type of rentals are currently available in Hillcrest?

There are currently 120 Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, AR with pricing that ranges from $550 to $1,899. There are also 54 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hillcrest ranging from $500 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 $500 to $4,350 with an average monthly rent of $1,348.

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 $1,045 to $1,849, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $1,895. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,550 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,899.

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