Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Southwest University Neighborhood of Little Rock, AR from $500 (66 Rentals)

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The Aubrey
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Aubrey

3510 S Bryant StLittle Rock, AR 72204
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1100 Brookside Dr
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1100 Brookside Dr

1100 Brookside DrLittle Rock, AR 72227
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Pine Garden
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Garden

6414 Baseline RdLittle Rock, AR 72209
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Flats on Foster
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Flats on Foster

3612 Foster StLittle Rock, AR 72204
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King's Crossing
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

King's Crossing

6815 Forbing RdLittle Rock, AR 72209
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Outer Southwest University, Little Rock, AR Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer Southwest University Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Southwest University area of Little Rock, AR is a 1 Bed unit found at Residences at The Overlook priced from $600. Towne Oaks Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $645. Here are the most affordable Outer Southwest University apartments for rent in Little Rock, AR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Residences at The OverlookA11BR,1BA$600
Towne Oaks ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$645
Bowman Heights ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$685
The Waterford ApartmentsS1 - WaterfordStudio,1BA$685
Northwest Hills Apartments1 Bedroom - Deluxe1BR,1BA$740
Sturbridge Townhomes1 Bed/1 Bath - 640 sq ft1BR,1BA$755
The Waters at Chenal ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$756
Eagle Hill I/IVCustom Deluxe1BR,1BA$775
Woodridge Crossing1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$775
The CanopyA1 R1BR,1BA$775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Southwest University, AR

As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer Southwest University area is the $1.22 price per square foot Burgundy Model at Arlo Luxury Apartment Homes in the in the Ward 7 neighborhood starting from $1,461. The second greatest value Outer Southwest University 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 Outer Southwest University apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Arlo Luxury Apartment HomesBurgundy2BR,2BA$1.22
Westbridge ApartmentsUpdated Promenade2BR,1.5BA$0.91
The Wellington at ChenalAntebellum3BR,2BA$1.12
Capitol HillMeadowbrook2BR,2BA$1.16
Breckenridge ApartmentsState Capitol (Renovated)2BR,1.5BA$1.05
Residences at The OverlookB12BR,1BA$1.10
LennoxPine1BR,1BA$1.16
Sturbridge Townhomes1 Bed/1 Bath - 640 sq ft1BR,1BA$1.18
Bowman Heights ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.14
Towne Oaks ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.17

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Outer Southwest University, Little Rock, AR

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Arkansas including Outer Southwest University, Little Rock, and the greater Little Rock area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer Southwest University Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Outer Southwest University?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer Southwest University is under $775.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer Southwest University?

The cheapest apartment in Outer Southwest University is Residences at The Overlook which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in Outer Southwest University costs $1,533.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer Southwest University?

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 43 regular apartments in Outer Southwest University 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 Outer Southwest University?

Cheap apartments in Outer Southwest University have an average cost of $126 which is $1,407 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Southwest University.

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