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Fort Smith, AR Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Fort Smith, AR

Pricing Updated: 04/16/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Fort Smith, AR area range in price from $413 to $2,300 with an overall median price of $1,485. The three Fort Smith neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are South Fort Smith at $610, Oak Park at $925, and Belle Grove at $413. 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
South Fort Smith$875$61029
Oak Park$925$9251
Belle Grove$1,022$41332
Downtown Fort Smith$1,022$41369
Fort Smith Northside$1,261$41384
Sunnymede$1,261$41377
Cavanaugh$1,560$57539
Fianna HIlls$1,560$57546
Massard$1,607$60072
Mill Creek$1,695$57547

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. 601 Xavier St in the Cavanaugh neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $575. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fort Smith apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brentwood1B1BR,1BA$400
601 Xavier StOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$575
The Flats @ 59001 bed 1 bath Move-In Ready1BR,1BA$600
Village Meadows Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$600
Pike PlaceStandard1BR,1BA$610

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fort Smith, AR

As of April 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fort Smith 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 Fort Smith 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 Fort Smith 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
Tulsa Street DuplexesSpacious & Stylish 2 Bed, 2 Bath Duplexes2BR,2BA$0.87
504 Buena Vista Ave, Unit 504 Buena Vista504 Buena Vista Ave2BR,1BA$0.85
Glen Oaks2 Bed, 2 Bath (REHAB)2BR,2BA$0.87
Hillside TownhomesTownhomes2BR,1.5BA$0.89
Better than the next- Colony West***Move in for $500 in September!***2BR,2BA$0.79
Southbrooke ApartmentsSB 2 beds 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.83
Southpoint Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.86
Brentwood1B1BR,1BA$0.74

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fort Smith

What type of rentals are currently available in Fort Smith?

There are currently 248 Apartments for Rent in Fort Smith, AR with pricing that ranges from $413 to $2,300. There are also 107 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fort Smith ranging from $550 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Fort Smith?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Fort Smith ranges from $550 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,264.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Fort Smith?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Fort Smith range from $699 to $2,155, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $850 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,022.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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