Cheap Homes for Rent in Smith County, TX from $500 (29 Rentals)

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property at 2001 N Grand Ave

$725

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$725

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2001 N Grand Ave

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property at 9951 FM 346

$950

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$950

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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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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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11571 19th Ave

TylerTX75708

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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 $1.04 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Garden Hill Luxury Apartments in the starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Smith County apartment is the The Real Deal Model at Fannin Meadows starting at $1,399 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.
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
The RanchRambler2BR,1.5BA$1.03
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 224 Apartments for Rent in Smith County, TX with pricing that ranges from $464 to $5,215. There are also 190 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Smith County ranging from $550 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 $550 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,536.

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 $629 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 $1,225 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,265.

Expert Rental Resources

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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