
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Smith County, TX from $400 (56 Rentals)
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Lake View Apartments 55+ Older Senior Living

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404 S Industrial St, Unit 1

1925 Cotten Rd, Unit c

1937 Cotten Rd, Unit G

1927 Cotten Rd

Finley Apartment Homes

1943 Cotten Rd, Unit C

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513 S Industrial St, Unit 2

Marabella Apartment Homes
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Hazelwood Apartment Homes

1420 E Houston St

The Nest Apartments

Cypress Flats

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Granada Apartment Homes

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The Evergreens

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River Oaks Apartments

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The Rose on Sybil

The Parker Apartments

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The Ridge
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Town Village South Apartments

Quail Creek

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Hollytree Apartments

The Abby Apartments

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Chelsea Creek Apartment Homes

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Arbors On Chimney Rock

Artwood Apartment Homes

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The Ashton Apartments

Wildwood Apartment Homes

Brookhollow Tyler Apartments
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637 S Chilton Ave, Unit 637 Chilton Apt B

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The Adaire Apartment Homes

Broadstone Apartments

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The Lodge on Broadway

1535 N Tenneha Ave

12402 Gentry St

Autumn Glen

THE DODSON

Southwest Pines

Rosewood Senior Villas
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Villa Milano Apartments

The Establishment

Troup Townhomes

Fox Run

Arbor Creek Apartments

Country Place Apartments

Laurel Flats

The Woodlands

Cambridge Oaks I

Villas of Pine Ridge 55+
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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 | $844 | $680 | $1,286 |
| Smith County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,110 | $488 | $1,661 |
| Smith County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,311 | $580 | $2,233 |
| Smith County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,612 | $1,135 | $3,500 |
| Smith County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,194 | $1,443 | $5,861 |
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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 $488. 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 $591. 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%B | 1BR,1BA | $488 |
| Lake View Apartments 55+ Older Senior Living | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $591 |
| Finley Apartment Homes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $768 |
| Hazelwood Apartment Homes | S1 | Studio,1BA | $785 |
| Cypress Flats | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| Marabella Apartment Homes | A22 | 1BR,1BA | $815 |
| The Rose on Sybil | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $839 |
| The Parker Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $849 |
| Laurel Flats | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $862 |
| The Ridge | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $864 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Smith County, TX
As of August 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Smith County area is the $1.13 price per square foot Westwood Village - 22 Model at 12750 County Road 1254 in the starting from $1,625. The second greatest value Smith County apartment is the Three Bedroom/ Two Bath Model at Lake Park Duplexes starting at $1,625 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the Downtown neighborhood. 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. |
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| 12750 County Road 1254 | Westwood Village - 22 | 3BR,2BA | $1.13 |
| Lake Park Duplexes | Three Bedroom/ Two Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.16 |
| The Madison of Tyler Apartment Homes | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| Fannin Meadows | Real Deal | 3BR,2BA | $1.04 |
| Southwest Pines | 3 Bed, 2 Bath (60% Income Restricted) | 3BR,2BA | $1.14 |
| Lake View Apartments 55+ Older Senior Living | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.57 |
| Town Parc At Tyler | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.01 |
| 637 S Chilton Ave, Unit 637 Chilton Apt B | 637 S Chilton Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| The Parker Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| The Rose on Sybil | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
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 $864.
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 $488, while the average apartment in Smith County costs $1,199.
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 58 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 $197 which is $1,002 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Smith County.
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