
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Little Rock Neighborhood of Little Rock, AR from $300 (28 Rentals)
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101 S Victory St

McGowan Flats Apartments

Eastside Lofts Apartments Phase II

Mahlon Martin Apartments

818 Cumberland St

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608-612 E 7th St

2721 S Rock St

The Row at Legion Village
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The Clayton on Scott

State Street Apartments

1417 W 11th St

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1904 E 2nd St, Unit 1, Unit 1

611 Gordon St

Metropolitan

Riverside at Rockwater
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4401 E Broadway Ave

916 N Poplar St

Shorter College Gardens

303 Short St

222 Curtis Sykes Dr

5204 Alpha St

1300 W 10th St
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Little Rock Studio Apartments | $919 | $750 | $1,460 |
| East Little Rock 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,194 | $650 | $3,850 |
| East Little Rock 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,469 | $1,050 | $2,599 |
| East Little Rock 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,376 | $700 | $6,560 |
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There are currently 28 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 Apartments priced from $795. Metropolitan has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $868. Here are the most affordable East Little Rock apartments for rent in Little Rock, AR:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| McGowan Flats Apartments | Studio - Furnished | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| Metropolitan | Metro | 1BR,1BA | $868 |
| Eastside Lofts Apartments Phase II | 1x1 - 498 | 1BR,1BA | $886 |
| Riverside at Rockwater | 1 Bed, 1 Bath B | 1BR,1BA | $898 |
| Block 2 Lofts | B A2 | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Thrive Argenta | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Argenta Flats | 1 Bedroom Lounge | 1BR,1BA | $1,019 |
| The Resort at Rockwater | The Resort at Rockwater - "The Queenie" studio ... | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
| The Flats at Soma | The Blossom | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Little Rock, AR
As of April 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Little Rock area is the $1.05 price per square foot 1004 Scott St Model at 1004 Scott St, Unit 1 in the in the River Market neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value East Little Rock apartment is the 3 Bed, 2 Bath Model at Riverstone Apartments starting at $1,206 with a $1.02 price per square foot in the Capital View - Stiff 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1004 Scott St, Unit 1 | 1004 Scott St | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Riverstone Apartments | 3 Bed, 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.02 |
| EPH 36, LLC (MacArthur Commons Apartments) | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| 1904 E 2nd St, Unit 1 | 1904 E 2nd St | 3BR,1BA | $0.64 |
| Apartments at Harbor Town | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| The Flats at Soma | The Blossom | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Live on Parker Townhome - Rockwater Village | 1 Bed 1 Bath 782 SQFT (Live on Parker) | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Thrive Argenta | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Metropolitan | Metro - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Riverside at Rockwater | 1 Bed, 1 Bath B | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Little Rock Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Little Rock?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Little Rock is at McGowan Flats Apartments listed at $795.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Little Rock Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Little Rock Apartment is $868 at Metropolitan.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Little Rock Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Little Rock is starting from $1,053 at Eastside Lofts Apartments Phase II.
What is the most affordable East Little Rock Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap East Little Rock Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Riverstone Apartments and starts from $1,206.
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