Cheap Apartments for Rent in Fort Smith, AR from $300 (52 Rentals)

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Summit Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Summit Terrace

1501 N 37th StFort Smith, AR 72904
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Lynwood Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lynwood Apartments

1501-1511 Boston StFort Smith, AR 72901
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Windsor Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Windsor Apartments

4421 Windsor DrFort Smith, AR 72904
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Brentwood
1 Bedroom Apartments

Brentwood

1421 Dallas StFort Smith, AR 72901
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Sunset Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sunset Village

1100 S 11th StFort Smith, AR 72901
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Tara Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tara Gardens

1615 S 22nd StFort Smith, AR 72901
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The Timbers
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Timbers

1224 N Albert Pike AveFort Smith, AR 72904
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Tulsa Square
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tulsa Square

5038 S 32nd StFort Smith, AR 72903
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Kingston Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Kingston Court

4301 Yorkshire DrFort Smith, AR 72904
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Mayfair Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mayfair Apartments

530 N Albert Pike AveFort Smith, AR 72903
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Brookstone Heights
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brookstone Heights

2300 Kibler RdVan Buren, AR 72956
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Fort Smith, AR Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Fort Smith, AR

Pricing Updated: 02/18/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Fort Smith, AR area range in price from $413 to $2,500 with an overall median price of $1,554. The three Fort Smith neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Oak Park at $925, Downtown Fort Smith at $413, and South Fort Smith at $625. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Fort Smith Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Oak Park$925$9256
Downtown Fort Smith$1,022$4132830
South Fort Smith$1,220$6252617
Fort Smith Northside$1,261$4133128
Sunnymede$1,261$4133102
Cavanaugh$1,520$6257534
Fianna HIlls$1,520$6256487
Massard$1,520$6106504
Mill Creek$1,520$6107035
Fishback Historic District$2,000$5004365

Cheapest Available Fort Smith Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Fort Smith, AR is a 1 Bed unit found at Brentwood in the May Lecta Sweet Historic District neighborhood priced from $400. Pike Place in the Sunnymede neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $610. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fort Smith apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brentwood1B1BR,1BA$400
Pike PlaceStandard1BR,1BA$610
Marina Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$610
Phoenix Village1.1 Rehab1BR,1BA$625
601 Xavier StOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$625
Baldwin Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$625
Boardwalk Apartments1 Bd 1 Ba1BR,1BA$630
The Flats @ 59001.1S Reno1BR,1BA$635
Pine View Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$645
Village Meadows Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fort Smith, AR

As of February 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fort Smith area is the $0.77 price per square foot North Pointe I (SF4) Model at CompassRCG Management in the in the Sunnymede neighborhood starting from $1,022. The second greatest value Fort Smith apartment is the *$200 off move in special* Model at Fairway at Fianna Hills starting at $795 with a $0.67 price per square foot in the Cavanaugh neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fort Smith apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
CompassRCG ManagementNorth Pointe I (SF4)4BR,2BA$0.77
Fairway at Fianna Hills*$200 off move in special*2BR,2BA$0.67
N 47th Apartments2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.69
Glen Oaks2 Bed, 2 Bath (REHAB)2BR,2BA$0.87
MF-11-Magnolia Place ApartmentsMagnolia Place 2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$0.87
Kingston Court2.22BR,2BA$0.74
Z Street ApartmentsMove In Special- 1/2 off Move In Special2BR,1BA$0.82
Flat Rock Creek Apartments1/11BR,1BA$0.87
Marina Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.86
Brentwood1B1BR,1BA$0.74

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Fort Smith Overview

Known as the second-largest city in the proud state of Arkansas, Ft. Smith dates back to the early 1800s. Currently home to close to 100K residents, Ft. Smith apartments for rent offer a wide array of opportunity to an abundance of lifestyles and budgets.

Why live in Fort Smith, AR?

"A welcoming slice of midwestern life matched only by its close proximity to much natural beauty, Ft. Smith apartments for rent are a fantastic way to connect with all that Arkansas has to offer. Lauded by 'Forbes' as being one of the 'lowest costs of living in the nation', rentals in Ft. Smith offer much in the way of convenience and affordability. Currently ranked sixth in ""Cities in America for Cost of Doing Business"", Arkansas residents living in Ft. Smith apartments enjoy a world of options at their fingertips for both work and play."

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Getting Around Fort Smith, AR

Walk Score®

48 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fort Smith Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Fort Smith?

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

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Fort Smith Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fort Smith Apartment is $400 at Brentwood.

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

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

What is the most affordable Fort Smith Three Bedroom Apartment?

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

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