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Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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Fort Smith, AR Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Fort Smith, AR

Pricing Updated: 11/15/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Fort Smith, AR area range in price from $413 to $2,455 with an overall median price of $1,414. The three Fort Smith neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Mill Creek at $550, Hillcrest at $475, and Belle Grove at $413. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Fort Smith Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Mill Creek$835$55020
Hillcrest$855$47555
Belle Grove$1,022$41345
Downtown Fort Smith$1,022$41347
Oak Park$1,022$41311
Fort Smith Northside$1,261$41368
Sunnymede$1,261$41364
Cavanaugh$1,399$62521
Fianna HIlls$1,520$68523
South Fort Smith$1,520$55030

Cheapest Available Fort Smith Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Fort Smith, AR is a 1 Bed unit found at Brentwood in the May Lecta Sweet Historic District neighborhood priced from $400. Boardwalk Apartments in the Sunnymede neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $410. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fort Smith apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brentwood1B1BR,1BA$400
Boardwalk ApartmentsStudio-EFFStudio,1BA$410
The Flats @ 59001.1S Reno1BR,1BA$600
Southbrooke ApartmentsSB 1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$600
The Hendrix1.11BR,1BA$625
Phoenix Village1.11BR,1BA$625
The Bluffs @ CentralWelcome to your Convenient and Comfortable 1 be...1BR,1BA$650
Aspen HeightsLive your Best Life! Silver Aspen 1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$675
"The Grove" One & Two Bedroom ApartmentsThe Grove StudioStudio,1BA$675
The Links at Fort SmithCustom1BR,1BA$685

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fort Smith, AR

As of November 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fort Smith area is the $0.89 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath 2 Car Garage Model at Willowbrook Duplexes in the in the Cavanaugh neighborhood starting from $1,199. The second greatest value Fort Smith apartment is the North Pointe I (SF4) Model at CompassRCG Management starting at $1,022 with a $0.77 price per square foot in the Sunnymede neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fort Smith apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Willowbrook Duplexes2 Bed 2 Bath 2 Car Garage2BR,2BA$0.89
CompassRCG ManagementNorth Pointe I (SF4)4BR,2BA$0.77
Rustic Woods TownhomesRW Townhomes apartments2BR,1BA$0.75
Lakeside Townhomes11002BR,1.5BA$0.86
Hillside TownhomesTownhomes2BR,1.5BA$0.89
Marina Apartments2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom- B plan2BR,2BA$0.86
Southpoint Apartments2bd/2ba- B Plan Upstairs2BR,2BA$0.86
Southbrooke ApartmentsSB 1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.86
Boardwalk ApartmentsStudio-EFFStudio ,1BA$0.66
Brentwood1B1BR,1BA$0.74

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fort Smith

What type of rentals are currently available in Fort Smith?

There are currently 247 Apartments for Rent in Fort Smith, AR with pricing that ranges from $413 to $2,455. There are also 145 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fort Smith ranging from $500 to $4,750.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Fort Smith?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Fort Smith ranges from $500 to $4,750 with an average monthly rent of $1,480.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Fort Smith?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Fort Smith range from $699 to $2,455, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $800 to $2,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,495 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,022.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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