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The Establishment
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Establishment

5415 Old Bullard RdTyler, TX 75703
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Villas of Pine Ridge 55+
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villas of Pine Ridge 55+

3110 Towne Park DrTyler, TX 75701
Senior Living
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Laurel Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Laurel Flats

1208 E Houston StTyler, TX 75702
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Troup Townhomes
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Troup Townhomes

400 E Magnolia StTroup, TX 75789
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Fox Run
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fox Run

2601 S Southeast Loop 323Tyler, TX 75701

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Cambridge Oaks I
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cambridge Oaks I

8414 Cambridge RdTyler, TX 75703
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The Woodlands
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Woodlands

400 Old Grande BlvdTyler, TX 75703
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Cheapest Available Smith County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Smith County, TX is a 2 Beds unit found at Lake View Apartments 55+ Older Senior Living in the Downtown neighborhood priced from $557. Granada Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $753. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Smith County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lake View Apartments 55+ Older Senior LivingTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$557
Granada Apartment HomesRoseStudio,1BA$753
Marabella ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$785
Hazelwood Apartment HomesS1Studio,1BA$795
Brookhollow Tyler Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$795
Nest ApartmentsA1 - ClassicStudio,1BA$825
Hollytree ApartmentsBrooke1BR,1BA$840
Cypress FlatsStudio AStudio,1BA$855
The RanchKnockout1BR,1BA$873

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Smith County, TX

As of May 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Smith County area is the $1.16 price per square foot Three Bedroom/ Two Bath Model at Lake Park Duplexes in the in the Downtown neighborhood starting from $1,625. The second greatest value Smith County apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Garden Hill Luxury Apartments starting at $1,400 with a $1.04 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Smith County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lake Park DuplexesThree Bedroom/ Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.16
Garden Hill Luxury Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.04
Fannin MeadowsThe Real Deal3BR,2BA$1.04
Providence South1604 New England Road - 93BR,2BA$1.15
22432 Matins Ln, Unit 2242022432 Matins Ln2BR,2BA$1.00
Lake View Apartments 55+ Older Senior LivingTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.53
Southwest Pines2 Bed, 2 Bath (60% Income Restricted)2BR,2BA$1.05
Finley Apartment HomesB2a2BR,2BA$0.98
The Rose on SybilA31BR,1.5BA$1.05
404 S Industrial St, Unit 1404 S Industrial St1BR,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 $873.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Smith County?

The cheapest apartment in Smith County is Marabella Apartments which is listed at $785, while the average apartment in Smith County costs $2,117.

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 64 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 $189 which is $1,928 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Smith County.

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