
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Smith County, TX from $300 (29 Rentals)
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Lake View Apartments 55+ Older Senior Living

1925 Cotten Rd, Unit A

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404 S Industrial St, Unit 1

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513 S Industrial St, Unit 2

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The Parker Apartments

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Smith County, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Smith County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smith County Studio Apartments | $849 | $780 | $1,302 |
| Smith County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,115 | $464 | $1,592 |
| Smith County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,296 | $550 | $2,233 |
| Smith County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,595 | $1,113 | $3,500 |
| Smith County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,258 | $2,354 | $5,215 |
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Cheapest Available Smith County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Smith County, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Moore Grocery Lofts in the Downtown neighborhood priced from $464. Lake View Apartments 55+ Older Senior Living in the Downtown neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $557. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Smith County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moore Grocery Lofts | 1x1 30%A | 1BR,1BA | $464 |
| Lake View Apartments 55+ Older Senior Living | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $557 |
| Hazelwood Apartment Homes | S1 | Studio,1BA | $780 |
| Marabella Apartment Homes | A12 | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Finley Apartment Homes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Cypress Flats | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| Nest Apartments | A1 - Tier 1 | Studio,1BA | $825 |
| Hollytree Apartments | Adair | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Smith County, TX
As of June 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Smith County area is the $0.89 price per square foot The Thrill Model at Fannin Meadows in the starting from $1,399. The second greatest value Smith County apartment is the 1604 New England Road - 9 Model at Providence South starting at $1,495 with a $1.15 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Smith County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fannin Meadows | The Thrill | 3BR,2BA | $0.89 |
| Providence South | 1604 New England Road - 9 | 3BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| The Rose on Sybil | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.07 |
| The Parker Apartments | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.01 |
| Lake View Apartments 55+ Older Senior Living | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.53 |
| Moore Grocery Lofts | 2x2 60%B | 2BR,2BA | $1.16 |
| Town Parc At Tyler | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.01 |
| The Ranch | Rambler | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.16 |
| 513 S Industrial St, Unit 2 | 513 S Industrial St | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| 404 S Industrial St, Unit 1 | 404 S Industrial St | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Smith County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Smith County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Smith County is under $845.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Smith County?
The cheapest apartment in Smith County is Moore Grocery Lofts which is listed at $464, while the average apartment in Smith County costs $2,732.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Smith County?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 70 regular apartments in Smith County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Smith County?
Cheap apartments in Smith County have an average cost of $170 which is $2,562 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Smith County.
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