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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Little Rock, AR

Pricing Updated: 03/13/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Little Rock, AR area range in price from $423 to $6,560 with an overall median price of $1,728. The three Little Rock neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Little Rock Air Force Base at $550, Outer Central East at $535, and South Geyer Spring at $690. 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$845$55024
Outer Central East$1,100$53584
South Geyer Spring$1,100$69022
Upper Baseline$1,100$53551
Wakefield$1,112$53581
Jacksonville Sherwood$1,175$423246
Conway$1,245$630127
College Station$1,248$70018
Cloverdale Watson$1,250$53573
Cammack Village$1,272$50591

Cheapest Available Little Rock Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Little Rock, AR is a 1 Bed unit found at The Bluffs on McCain in the Jacksonville Sherwood neighborhood priced from $423. Park Heights Apartments in the Ward 3 neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $505. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Little Rock apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Bluffs on McCain1 Bedroom (Phase II)1BR,1BA$423
Park Heights Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$505
Terra Vista Apartments1 Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$535
Augusta Place Apartments1x1 B1BR,1BA$590
The Summit at Valley Heights1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$605
Oakwood Place ApartmentsOriginal Floor Plan1BR,1BA$640
Rosewood Apartments2.1 Renovated2BR,1BA$650
The Summit at Geyer Springs2 bedroom2BR,1BA$665

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Little Rock, AR

As of March 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Little Rock area is the $0.86 price per square foot The Hearth Model at Sturbridge in the in the Ward 4 neighborhood starting from $1,160. The second greatest value Little Rock apartment is the 1904 E 2nd St Model at 1904 E 2nd St, Unit 1 starting at $700 with a $0.64 price per square foot in the East Little Rock 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.
SturbridgeThe Hearth3BR,2.5BA$0.86
1904 E 2nd St, Unit 11904 E 2nd St3BR,1BA$0.64
Chenal PlaceThe Bonelli2BR,2BA$0.89
Breckenridge ApartmentsOld State House2BR,1.5BA$0.85
Rosewood Apartments2.1 Renovated2BR,1BA$0.76
Park Heights Apartments2 BR, Townhome-W/D in Unit2BR,1.5BA$0.89
Towne Oaks ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$0.89
Westbridge ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$0.87
The Summit at Geyer Springs2 bedroom2BR,1BA$0.89
1904 Allen St, Unit 11904 Allen St1BR,1BA$0.80

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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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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 $665.

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

The cheapest apartment in Little Rock is The Bluffs on McCain which is listed at $423, while the average apartment in Little Rock costs $1,728.

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 1,100 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 $361 which is $1,367 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Little Rock.

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