Cheap Homes for Rent in Smith County, TX from $500 (38 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in Smith County.

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 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

WhitehouseTX75791

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property at 416 E 8th St

$1,050

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$1,050

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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416 E 8th St

TylerTX75701

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Moore Grocery Lofts1x1 30%B1BR,1BA$488
Lake View Apartments 55+ Older Senior LivingTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$591
Finley Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$768
Hazelwood Apartment HomesS1Studio,1BA$785
Cypress FlatsStudio AStudio,1BA$799
Marabella Apartment HomesA221BR,1BA$815
The Rose on SybilA21BR,1BA$839
The Parker ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$849
Laurel FlatsA11BR,1BA$862
The RidgeA21BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
12750 County Road 1254Westwood Village - 223BR,2BA$1.13
Lake Park DuplexesThree Bedroom/ Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.16
The Madison of Tyler Apartment HomesThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.20
Fannin MeadowsReal Deal3BR,2BA$1.04
Southwest Pines3 Bed, 2 Bath (60% Income Restricted)3BR,2BA$1.14
Lake View Apartments 55+ Older Senior LivingTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.57
Town Parc At Tyler2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.01
637 S Chilton Ave, Unit 637 Chilton Apt B637 S Chilton Ave1BR,1BA$1.06
The Parker ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.05
The Rose on SybilA21BR,1BA$1.11

Frequently Asked Questions about Smith County

What type of rentals are currently available in Smith County?

There are currently 225 Apartments for Rent in Smith County, TX with pricing that ranges from $488 to $5,861. There are also 215 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Smith County ranging from $595 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 $595 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,626.

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 $1,135 to $3,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,095 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,550 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,443.

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