Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Little Rock Neighborhood of Little Rock, AR from $500 (20 Rentals)

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1501 W 22nd St

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Barton Oaks Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Barton Oaks Apartments

107 Barton StLittle Rock, AR 72205
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Westside Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westside Lofts

1300 Childrens WayLittle Rock, AR 72202
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Tuf Nut Lofts
2 Bedroom Apartments

Tuf Nut Lofts

423 E 3rd StLittle Rock, AR 72201
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608-612 E 7th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

608-612 E 7th St

608-612 E 7th StLittle Rock, AR 72202

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The Clayton on Scott
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Clayton on Scott

915 Scott StLittle Rock, AR 72202
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Downtown Little Rock, Little Rock, AR Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Little Rock Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Little Rock area of Little Rock, AR is a 1 Bed unit found at Residences at Gracie Mansion priced from $820. Chateaus at St Clair has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Downtown Little Rock apartments for rent in Little Rock, AR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Residences at Gracie MansionTownhouse1BR,1BA$820
Chateaus at St Clair1BD 1BA1BR,1BA$850
Eastside Lofts Apartments Phase II1x1 - 4981BR,1BA$886
Block 2 LoftsB A11BR,1BA$899
MetropolitanMetro1BR,1BA$1,028

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Little Rock, AR

As of August 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Little Rock area is the $1.16 price per square foot The Parks Model at The Flats at Soma in the in the Ward 1 neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Downtown Little Rock apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at EPH 36, LLC (MacArthur Commons Apartments) starting at $1,550 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the River Market neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Little Rock apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Flats at SomaThe Parks2BR,1BA$1.16
EPH 36, LLC (MacArthur Commons Apartments)2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.31
1410 S Gaines St, Unit C1410 S Gaines St2BR,1BA$1.10
314 W Charles Bussey Ave, Unit 2314 W Charles Bussey Ave1BR,1BA$1.09
Rock Street Loft Apartments#1031BR,1BA$1.17
1512 South Louisiana Street, Unit Apt 21512 South Louisiana Street1BR,1BA$1.12
MetropolitanJava - Renovated1BR,1BA$1.50
Thrive ArgentaA21BR,1BA$1.60
Block 2 LoftsB A31BR,1BA$1.59
Residences at Gracie MansionTownhouse1BR,1BA$1.30

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Little Rock, Little Rock, AR

Ranked #8

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Downtown Little Rock Neighborhood in Little Rock, AR

Walk Score®

71 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

59 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

47 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Little Rock Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Little Rock Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Little Rock Apartment is $820 at Residences at Gracie Mansion.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Little Rock Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Little Rock is starting from $936 at Residences at Gracie Mansion.

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