West Apartments
Fort Smith, AR - 72904

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West Apartments

4118 N 50th St
Fort Smith, AR - 72904
479-783-7663


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West Apartments is a HUD Apartment. HUD residents usually pay 30% of their gross income for rent. The rent amount, less approved HUD deductions such as medical and child care expenses, and other allowances, includes a utility allowance. HUD Residents also may choose to pay what is known as flat rent. The HACC works with applicants to determine which rent arrangement is best for them.

Median apartment rental rate in this zip code: $686
Population in zip code: 23,411
Media age of those living in this zip code: 32.6
Media household income of those living in this zip code: $32,311
Average home value in this zip code: $76,600


West Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact West Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications.

Tips Before Applying for Low Income Housing
  • 1. Research all of the different low-income housing programs available in your area. There are a variety of federal, state, and local programs that offer low-income housing assistance. Each program has its own eligibility requirements and application process, so it is important to do your research to find the program that is right for you.
  • 2. Get all of your documentation in order: When you apply for low income housing, you will need to provide documentation of your income, assets, and household composition. This documentation may include tax returns, pay stubs, bank statements, and birth certificates.
  • 3. Be careful and accurate on all information provided: Any false or misleading information on your application will most likely result in your disqualification.
  • 4. Waiting Lists: The waiting lists for most, if not all low-income housing programs is long. Do not limit yourself to only apply to one apartment location.

Qualifications: Do you qualify to live here?
To qualify for low income housing in Arkansas, you must meet the following income requirements:

Your household income must be below 80% of the area median income (AMI). The AMI is updated annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and varies by county.

You must have a valid Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

You must be a U.S. citizen or a legal immigrant.

In addition to the income requirements, you may also need to meet other eligibility requirements, such as:

- You must not have been evicted from any public housing or Section 8 housing in the past three years.
- You must not have any outstanding felony convictions for drug-related offenses.
- You must not be a registered sex offender.

Type: One Bedroom Available
Type: Two Bedroom Available
Type: Three Bedroom Available


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  • If you know the apartment costs, let us know.

    • Friday, August 30, 2019

      User Response: Rent is based on income so it just depends on what your gross yearly income is, how many people are in your family and whether or not you have medical or childcare expenses.

    • Thursday, August 1, 2019

      User Response: I gave 473.00 a month for a 3 bedroom... but they are income based

  • Are these apartments low income, sliding scale income based?

  • Do you know any waiting list details? Let us know..

    • Thursday, August 1, 2019

      User Response: there is a short list at times

  • Are these apartments safe? Please let us know details.

    • Friday, August 30, 2019

      User Response: There was a management change just over a year ago and the current managers are doing everything they can to clean it up.

    • Thursday, August 1, 2019

      User Response: if you dont mind the meth addicts and child gangsters

  • Are Pets allowed? Please let us know any details.

    • Thursday, July 22, 2021

      User Response: Are you kidding? West Apartments is one of the most dangerous and crime ridden places to live in Fort Smith.

    • Thursday, August 1, 2019

      User Response: not without a doctor dating its a medical necessity

  • Which utilities are included in the rent?

    • Friday, August 30, 2019

      User Response: Some units are all electric but most of them are gas and electric. You are only responsible for electric.

    • Thursday, August 1, 2019

      User Response: the water is. everything is electric.

  • Are you familiar with this location? What is your opinion of it?

    • Friday, August 30, 2019

      User Response: If you are looking to improve your situation and needing a place to come and get your footing, then you will like this place. If you have other intentions, then you won't.

    • Thursday, August 1, 2019

      User Response: great place... aside from the managment Shannon and Kimberly not caring about the violence going on amongst the kids at the playground. My son had a roep tied around his back and was thrown from one of the slides. My daughter was pushed down and had other kids put their feet all over her and in her mouth. she was also punched several times because she didnt want to let another girl eat her sucker



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Federal Poverty Guidelines for 2023
Persons In Family Household Poverty Guideline
For Households with more than 8 persons, add $4,480 for each additional person.
1 $14,580
2 $19,720
3 $24,860
4 $30,000
5 $35,140
6 $40,280
7 $45,420
8 $50,560

*Alaska and Hawaii have different rates for HUD federal poverty guidelines.
These numbers above represent 100% of the Federal Poverty Rate. In order to get in some apartments the 100% rate changes to things like 200%. In these cases, you will only need to multiply the rate in each category by 2.


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  • Reply User   2020-12-16 00:32:26

    Can felons live here

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