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Little Rock, AR Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Little Rock, AR

Pricing Updated: 05/01/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Little Rock, AR area range in price from $450 to $5,694 with an overall median price of $1,714. The three Little Rock neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Little Rock Air Force Base at $450, Outer Central East at $450, and Cloverdale Watson at $450. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Little Rock Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Little Rock Air Force Base$1,050$45023
Outer Central East$1,272$45075
Cloverdale Watson$1,300$45076
Conway$1,300$550116
Wakefield$1,300$50080
River Mountain$1,422$645131
Reservoir$1,439$505195
Boyle Park$1,470$585135
Oak Forest$1,470$58579
65th Street West$1,500$65061

Cheapest Available Little Rock Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Little Rock, AR is a 1 Bed unit found at Eastside Lofts Apartments Phase II in the River Market neighborhood priced from $399. Augusta Place in the Jacksonville Sherwood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $485. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Little Rock apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Eastside Lofts Apartments Phase II1x1 - 4981BR,1BA$399
Augusta PlaceStudio SmallStudio,1BA$485
Park Heights Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$505
Terra Vista Apartments1 Bedroom Large1BR,1BA$585
The Bentley Apartments1 bed 1 bath w/wd in unit1BR,1BA$645
Residences at The OverlookA11BR,1BA$650
South Oaks11APU1BR,1BA$650
Luxe 30A11BR,1BA$650
Oakwood Place ApartmentsOriginal Floor Plan1BR,1BA$650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Little Rock, AR

As of May 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Little Rock area is the $0.91 price per square foot 2030 Nichols Rd Model at 2030 Nichols Rd, Unit B in the in the Ward 6 neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Little Rock apartment is the Updated Promenade Model at Westbridge Apartments starting at $1,000 with a $0.91 price per square foot in the Ward 2 neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Little Rock apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2030 Nichols Rd, Unit B2030 Nichols Rd4BR,2BA$0.91
Westbridge ApartmentsUpdated Promenade2BR,1.5BA$0.91
2105 E Washington Ave, Unit A2105 E Washington Ave3BR,1BA$0.59
The Retreat of Maumelle2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$0.84
Towne Oaks ApartmentsC12BR,2BA$0.86
Wilmington Apartments2B2BR,2BA$0.94
Rosewood Apartments2.1 Renovated2BR,1BA$0.84
1922 W Short 17th St, Unit 21922 W Short 17th St2BR,1BA$0.70
Park Heights Apartments2 BR, Townhome-W/D in Unit2BR,1.5BA$0.89
Chenal PlaceThe Ashland1BR,1BA$0.92

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Little Rock Overview

The most populated city in all of Arkansas, Little Rock is not only a world-famous destination brimming with history but also the proud state capitol. Taking its name from the French term 'le petite rock' after a popular formation along the river, this cultural hub of the Arkansas region has much to offer would-be residents. And the limitless amount of activity for residents along with the options for apartments in Little Rock make Arkansas living a breeze!

Why live in Little Rock, AR?

It's easy to see why so many folks have made life in Little Rock apartments their home. Commonly thought of as the economic and cultural center of Arkansas, Little Rock has a multitude of opportunity befitting a state capitol of its stature. From lush natural beauty to a growing job market, this crown jewel of the 'Land of Opportunity' has been attracting a diverse population for literally centuries.

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Getting Around Little Rock, AR

Walk Score®

46 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

38 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

23 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Little Rock Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Little Rock?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Little Rock is under $650.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Little Rock?

The cheapest apartment in Little Rock is Eastside Lofts Apartments Phase II which is listed at $399, while the average apartment in Little Rock costs $1,714.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Little Rock?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 991 regular apartments in Little Rock that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Little Rock?

Cheap apartments in Little Rock have an average cost of $316 which is $1,398 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Little Rock.

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