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property at 2105 S O St

2105 S O St

Fort SmithAR72901

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2500 Dora Rd

Van BurenAR72956
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Fort Smith, AR Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Fort Smith, AR

Pricing Updated: 08/14/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Fort Smith, AR area range in price from $550 to $4,750 with an overall median price of $1,749. The three Fort Smith neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Oak Park at $1,050, Mill Creek at $695, and Massard at $1,325. 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
Oak Park$1,075$1,0501
Mill Creek$1,345$6959
Massard$1,387$1,3252
South Fort Smith$1,400$8002
Fort Smith Southside$1,699$55039
Fort Smith Eastside$1,700$79539
Hillcrest$1,737$55043
Fishback Historic District$1,749$55049
May Lecta Sweet Historic District$1,749$55045
Fort Smith Northside$1,899$55044

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 South Fort Smith 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 @ 59001.1L Reno1BR,1BA$600
The Hendrix1.11BR,1BA$625
Phoenix Village1.11BR,1BA$625
Pike PlaceStandard1BR,1BA$630
The Bluffs @ CentralWelcome to your Convenient and Comfortable 1 be...1BR,1BA$650
The Oak: 1 & 2 Bedroom ApartmentsThe Oak 1 Bedroom Unit Type1BR,1BA$650
Aspen HeightsLive your Best Life! Silver Aspen 1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$675
Marina Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$675

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fort Smith, AR

As of August 14, 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
Hillside TownhomesTownhomes2BR,1.5BA$0.89
Rock Creek Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.84
Crown Ridge ApartmentsThe Grand Marquis2BR,2BA$0.90
Southpoint Apartments2bd/2ba- B Plan Upstairs2BR,2BA$0.86
Welcome Home to Fairway at Fianna Hills – $300 First Month Rent!!2BR,1BA$0.90
Southbrooke ApartmentsSB 2 beds 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.78
Boardwalk ApartmentsStudio-EFFStudio ,1BA$0.66
Brentwood1B1BR,1BA$0.74

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fort Smith

What type of rentals are currently available in Fort Smith?

There are currently 252 Apartments for Rent in Fort Smith, AR with pricing that ranges from $413 to $2,300. There are also 136 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fort Smith ranging from $550 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 $550 to $4,750 with an average monthly rent of $1,209.

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 $2,295, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $850 to $2,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,295 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,022.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.