Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Elm Erstan Baker Neighborhood of Fayetteville, AR from $400 (92 Rentals)

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property at 635 Whitham Ave

635 Whitham Ave

FayettevilleAR72701

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property at 904 Garland Ave

904 Garland Ave

FayettevilleAR72701
property at 1355 Oakland Ave

1355 Oakland Ave

FayettevilleAR72703

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Village at Scull Creek
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Village at Scull Creek

2619 N Quality LnFayetteville, AR 72703
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

X-Sugartree

1571 N Leverett AveFayetteville, AR 72703
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Red Bud Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Red Bud Apartments

641 N Whitham AveFayetteville, AR 72701
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Elm Erstan Baker, Fayetteville, AR Local Guide

Cheapest Available Elm Erstan Baker Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Elm Erstan Baker area of Fayetteville, AR is a 1 Bed unit found at Chestnut Apartments priced from $700. Sweetser Properties has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Elm Erstan Baker apartments for rent in Fayetteville, AR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chestnut Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath - ASK ABOUT OUR CASHLESS SECUR...1BR,1BA$700
Sweetser PropertiesRedbud, Gold Leaf, University, Noble Oaks 1/11BR,1BA$700
Yugo Fayetteville Dickson4 Bed, 4 Bath4BR,4BA$739
Jordan Living ApartmentsLeverett Garden1BR,1BA$800
Harmony Heights1B/1BA1BR,1BA$850
Porter Place Townhomes2BR/1.5BA Standard2BR,1BA$900
The CliffsPremier-Phase I | Cliffs I1BR,1BA$900
Pierce PropertiesCollege ViewStudio,1BA$900
Ruby on the Creek ApartmentsSTStudio,1BA$900
Washington Plaza Apartments2 x 12BR,1BA$910

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elm Erstan Baker, AR

As of December 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Elm Erstan Baker area is the $1.53 price per square foot 4 bedroom Townhouse Model at Hog Trough Luxury in the in the Mount Sequoyah South neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value Elm Erstan Baker apartment is the 4 Bedroom / 3 Bath Model at Deane Sang Townhomes starting at $1,795 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the Asbell neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Elm Erstan Baker apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hog Trough Luxury4 bedroom Townhouse4BR,3.5BA$1.53
Deane Sang Townhomes4 Bedroom / 3 Bath4BR,3BA$1.08
The Academy at FriscoD54BR,4BA$0.73
Porter Place Townhomes2BR/1.5BA Upgrade2BR,1.5BA$1.08
938 Cleveland St, Unit 101938 Cleveland St2BR,1BA$1.32
Arbor Vine Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.15
Washington Plaza Apartments2 x 12BR,1BA$1.10
The Locale Fayetteville | Student HousingA32BR,2BA$1.28
Chestnut Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath - ASK ABOUT OUR CASHLESS SECUR...1BR,1BA$1.27
Sweetser PropertiesRedbud, Gold Leaf, University, Noble Oaks 1/11BR,1BA$1.33

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Elm Erstan Baker, Fayetteville, AR

Ranked #25

Among cities in Arkansas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Arkansas and customized analysis for Central Fayetteville, AR. 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, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, apartment complexes for the kids, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Elm Erstan Baker Neighborhood in Fayetteville, AR

Walk Score®

57 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

63 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Elm Erstan Baker Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Elm Erstan Baker?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Elm Erstan Baker is under $910.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Elm Erstan Baker?

The cheapest apartment in Elm Erstan Baker is Chestnut Apartments which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Elm Erstan Baker costs $7,751.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Elm Erstan Baker?

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 63 regular apartments in Elm Erstan Baker 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 Elm Erstan Baker?

Cheap apartments in Elm Erstan Baker have an average cost of $710 which is $7,041 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Elm Erstan Baker.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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