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

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818 Cumberland St
1 Bedroom Apartments

818 Cumberland St

818 Cumberland StLittle Rock, AR 72202
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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 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Clayton on Scott

915 Scott StLittle Rock, AR 72202
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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611 Gordon St

North Little RockAR72117

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4401 E Broadway Ave
Studio to 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
  • Utilities Included

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
McGowan Flats ApartmentsStudio - FurnishedStudio,1BA$795
MetropolitanMetro1BR,1BA$868
Eastside Lofts Apartments Phase II1x1 - 4981BR,1BA$886
Riverside at Rockwater1 Bed, 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$898
Block 2 LoftsB A21BR,1BA$950
Thrive ArgentaA11BR,1BA$999
Argenta Flats1 Bedroom Lounge1BR,1BA$1,019
The Resort at RockwaterThe Resort at Rockwater - "The Queenie" studio ...Studio,1BA$1,095
The Flats at SomaThe Blossom1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1004 Scott St, Unit 11004 Scott St2BR,1BA$1.05
Riverstone Apartments3 Bed, 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.02
EPH 36, LLC (MacArthur Commons Apartments)2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.26
1904 E 2nd St, Unit 11904 E 2nd St3BR,1BA$0.64
Apartments at Harbor TownOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.29
The Flats at SomaThe Blossom1BR,1BA$1.30
Live on Parker Townhome - Rockwater Village1 Bed 1 Bath 782 SQFT (Live on Parker)1BR,1BA$1.66
Thrive ArgentaA21BR,1BA$1.53
MetropolitanMetro - Renovated1BR,1BA$1.31
Riverside at Rockwater1 Bed, 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$1.33

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East Little Rock, Little Rock, AR

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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!

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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