Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Little Rock Neighborhood of Little Rock, AR from $300 (27 Rentals)

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Keown Homes
3 Bedroom Apartments

Keown Homes

4105 Apple AveLittle Rock, AR 72206
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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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1401 Scott St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1401 Scott St

1401 Scott StLittle Rock, AR 72202
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4401 E Broadway Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

4401 E Broadway Ave

4401 E Broadway AveNorth Little Rock, AR 72117
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Shorter College Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Shorter College Gardens

800 N Beech StNorth Little Rock, AR 72114
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East Little Rock, Little Rock, AR Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
McGowan FlatsStudio - FurnishedStudio,1BA$795
Residences at Gracie MansionOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
River Market FlatsRMF#29Studio,1BA$850
Block 2 LoftsW A11BR,1BA$945
Rock Street Loft Apartments#2152BR,1BA$975
River Market LoftsRiver Market Lofts1BR,1BA$999
Argenta Flats1 Bedroom Lounge1BR,1BA$1,019
Thrive ArgentaA11BR,1BA$1,049
EPH 36, LLC (MacArthur Commons Apartments)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,100
MetropolitanJava1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Flats at SomaThe Capitol1BR,1BA$1.76
EPH 36, LLC (MacArthur Commons Apartments)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.32
MetropolitanJava1BR,1BA$1.41
1 Bed 1 Bath Luxury Energy Efficient Townhomes1 Bed 1 Bath 782 SQFT (Live on Parker)1BR,1BA$1.53
Thrive ArgentaA21BR,1BA$1.60
Rock Street Loft Apartments#2152BR,1BA$1.34
Residences at Gracie Mansion2B1B2BR,1BA$1.30
Riverside at Rockwater1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.78
River Market LoftsRiver Market Lofts1BR,1BA$1.51
Block 2 LoftsW A11BR,1BA$1.76

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Little Rock, Little Rock, AR

Ranked #22

Among neighborhoods in Little Rock, AR for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities and towns across the United States, including Little Rock. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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

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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Exploring the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Little Rock: Finding Your Perfect Place

Written by: Melissa Maxwell

I lived in Little Rock, Arkansas for a time as a child. My grandmother was born and raised there with her seven brothers and sisters. On the day my grandmother was born, her father paid the doctor with a hog.

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