Cheap Homes for Rent in Smith County, TX from $500 (41 Rentals)

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property at 2001 N Grand Ave

$825

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$825

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$825

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2001 N Grand Ave

TylerTX75702
property at 2003 N Grand Ave

$850

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$850

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$850

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 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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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 $702. 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$702
Finley Apartment HomesA1a1BR,1BA$750
The EvergreensThe Dakota2BR,1BA$761
The Rose on SybilA11BR,1BA$768
River Oaks ApartmentsOak1BR,1BA$772
Brookhollow Tyler Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$795
Nest ApartmentsA1 - ClassicStudio,1BA$799
Hazelwood Apartment HomesS1Studio,1BA$810
Marabella ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$815

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Smith County, TX

As of February 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Smith County area is the $1.03 price per square foot C1 Model at The Parker Apartments in the starting from $1,399. 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.
The Parker ApartmentsC13BR,2BA$1.03
Garden Hill Luxury Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.04
The Gallery Apartment HomesC1 Edinburgh3BR,2BA$1.10
Providence South1604 New England Road - 43BR,2BA$1.15
The Ashton ApartmentsLaurel3BR,2BA$1.15
22432 Matins Ln, Unit 2242022432 Matins Ln2BR,2BA$1.00
Park at Shiloh2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.94
Lake View Apartments 55+ Older Senior LivingTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.53
Southwest Pines2 Bed, 2 Bath (60% Income Restricted)2BR,2BA$0.99
The Rose on SybilA21BR,1BA$1.05

Frequently Asked Questions about Smith County

What type of rentals are currently available in Smith County?

There are currently 208 Apartments for Rent in Smith County, TX with pricing that ranges from $466 to $5,215. There are also 215 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Smith County ranging from $575 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 $575 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,537.

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 $1,079 to $3,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $850 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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