Cheap Homes for Rent in Smith County, TX from $600 (43 Rentals)

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property at 1643 Elk River Rd

$649

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$649

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1643 Elk River Rd, Unit Room #1

1643 Elk River Rd
TylerTX75703

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property at 2001 N Grand Ave

$725

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$725

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$725

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2001 N Grand Ave

TylerTX75702
property at 2003 N Grand Ave

$750

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$750

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$750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2003 N Grand Ave, Unit (Left Side)

2003 N Grand Ave
TylerTX75702

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property at 9951 FM 346

$950

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$950

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$950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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9951 FM 346

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property at 11571 19th Ave

$975

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$975

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$975

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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11571 19th Ave

TylerTX75708

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property at 416 E 8th St

$1,050

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$1,050

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$1,050

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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416 E 8th St

TylerTX75701

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property at 1914 S Donnybrook Ave

$1,195

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$1,195

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Moore Grocery Lofts1x1 30%A1BR,1BA$464
Lake View Apartments 55+ Older Senior LivingTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$557
Hazelwood Apartment HomesS1Studio,1BA$780
Marabella Apartment HomesA121BR,1BA$795
Finley Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$799
Cypress FlatsStudio AStudio,1BA$799
Nest ApartmentsA1 - Tier 1Studio,1BA$825
Hollytree ApartmentsAdair1BR,1BA$845

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Smith County, TX

As of June 17, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Fannin MeadowsThe Thrill3BR,2BA$0.89
Providence South1604 New England Road - 93BR,2BA$1.15
The Rose on SybilB32BR,2BA$1.07
The Parker ApartmentsB22BR,2BA$1.01
Lake View Apartments 55+ Older Senior LivingTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.53
Moore Grocery Lofts2x2 60%B2BR,2BA$1.16
Town Parc At Tyler2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.01
The RanchRambler2BR,1.5BA$1.16
513 S Industrial St, Unit 2513 S Industrial St2BR,1BA$0.94
404 S Industrial St, Unit 1404 S Industrial St1BR,1BA$1.05

Frequently Asked Questions about Smith County

What type of rentals are currently available in Smith County?

There are currently 220 Apartments for Rent in Smith County, TX with pricing that ranges from $464 to $5,215. There are also 220 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Smith County ranging from $649 to $4,500.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Smith County ranges from $649 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,635.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Smith County range from $1,113 to $3,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,050 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,350 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,354.

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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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