
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Little Rock Neighborhood of Little Rock, AR from $300 (27 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the East Little Rock area of Little Rock.


2116 Cumberland St

101 S Victory St

Residences at Gracie Mansion

River Market Flats
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615 Sherman St

1500 Center St

1717 S Louisiana St
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117 Daisy Bates

Block 2 Lofts

The Flats at Soma

2200 S Louisiana St

Rock Street Loft Apartments
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East Little Rock, Little Rock, AR Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Little Rock?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Little Rock Studio Apartments | $827 | $725 | $895 |
East Little Rock 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,324 | $675 | $2,399 |
East Little Rock 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,723 | $936 | $2,799 |
East Little Rock 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,055 | $1,319 | $2,799 |
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There are currently 27 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Little Rock Neighborhood of Little Rock, AR.
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Cheapest Available East Little Rock Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Little Rock area of Little Rock, AR is a Studio unit found at McGowan Flats priced from $795. Residences at Gracie Mansion has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable East Little Rock apartments for rent in Little Rock, AR:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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McGowan Flats | Studio - Furnished | Studio,1BA | $795 |
Residences at Gracie Mansion | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
River Market Flats | RMF#29 | Studio,1BA | $850 |
Block 2 Lofts | W A1 | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
Rock Street Loft Apartments | #215 | 2BR,1BA | $975 |
River Market Lofts | River Market Lofts | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Argenta Flats | 1 Bedroom Lounge | 1BR,1BA | $1,019 |
Thrive Argenta | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,049 |
EPH 36, LLC (MacArthur Commons Apartments) | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Metropolitan | Java | 1BR,1BA | $1,109 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Little Rock, AR
As of May 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Little Rock area is the $1.76 price per square foot The Capitol Model at The Flats at Soma in the in the State University neighborhood starting from $1,875. The second greatest value East Little Rock apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at EPH 36, LLC (MacArthur Commons Apartments) starting at $1,100 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the River Market neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Little Rock apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Flats at Soma | The Capitol | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
EPH 36, LLC (MacArthur Commons Apartments) | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
Metropolitan | Java | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
1 Bed 1 Bath Luxury Energy Efficient Townhomes | 1 Bed 1 Bath 782 SQFT (Live on Parker) | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
Thrive Argenta | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
Rock Street Loft Apartments | #215 | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
Residences at Gracie Mansion | 2B1B | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
Riverside at Rockwater | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
River Market Lofts | River Market Lofts | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
Block 2 Lofts | W A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Little Rock, Little Rock, AR
Ranked #22
Among neighborhoods in Little Rock, AR for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the East Little Rock Neighborhood in Little Rock, AR
Walk Score®
28 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
37 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
31 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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 East Little Rock Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Little Rock?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Little Rock is under $1,109.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Little Rock?
The cheapest apartment in East Little Rock is Residences at Gracie Mansion which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in East Little Rock costs $2,140.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East 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 6 regular apartments in East 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 East Little Rock?
Cheap apartments in East Little Rock have an average cost of $147 which is $1,993 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Little Rock.
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