Cheap Apartments for Rent in Charleston, AR from $400 (31 Rentals)

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Tara Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tara Gardens

1615 S 22nd StFort Smith, AR 72901
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Southbrooke Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Southbrooke Apartments

8201 Highway 271 SFort Smith, AR 72908
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St. Andrews Apartments
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St. Andrews Apartments

4901 St Andrews WayFort Smith, AR 72903
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2 Bedroom Apartments

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7700 Jenny Lind RdFort Smith, AR 72908
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Charleston, AR Local Guide

Cheapest Available Charleston Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Charleston, AR is a 1 Bed unit found at The Flats @ 5900 in the Sunnymede neighborhood priced from $600. Southbrooke Apartments in the Cavanaugh neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Charleston apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Flats @ 59001.1L Reno1BR,1BA$600
Southbrooke ApartmentsSB 1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$600
Pike PlaceStandard1BR,1BA$610
Southpoint Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$610
N 47th Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$625
Greystone Apartments1x11BR,1BA$625
Baldwin Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$625
Village Meadows Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$650
The Links at Fort SmithCustom1BR,1BA$665
The Bluffs @ Central1.1 Rehab1BR,1BA$665

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Charleston, AR and Nearby

As of March 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Charleston area is the $0.89 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath 2 Car Garage Model at Willowbrook Duplexes in the in the Cavanaugh neighborhood starting from $1,199. The second greatest value Charleston apartment is the North Pointe I (SF4) Model at CompassRCG Management starting at $1,022 with a $0.77 price per square foot in the Sunnymede neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Charleston apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Willowbrook Duplexes2 Bed 2 Bath 2 Car Garage2BR,2BA$0.89
CompassRCG ManagementNorth Pointe I (SF4)4BR,2BA$0.77
Flat Rock Creek Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.75
X-Addison Place Apartments2X22BR,2BA$0.92
Glen Oaks2 Bed, 2 Bath (REHAB)2BR,2BA$0.87
Hillside TownhomesTownhomes2BR,1.5BA$0.89
Crown Ridge ApartmentsThe Grand Marquis2BR,2BA$0.90
MF-11-Magnolia Place ApartmentsMagnolia Place 2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$0.87
Southpoint Apartments1.1 Updated1BR,1BA$0.92
Southbrooke ApartmentsSB 1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.86

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13 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

23 / 100

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Charleston Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Charleston?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Charleston is at Prairie at Chaffee Crossing listed at $850.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Charleston Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Charleston Apartment is $600 at The Flats @ 5900.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Charleston Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Charleston is starting from $625 at Baldwin Apartments.

What is the most affordable Charleston Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Charleston Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at CompassRCG Management and starts from $912.

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