
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillcrest Neighborhood of Little Rock, AR from $400 (38 Rentals)
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The Highland Midtown

422 S Brown St

803 N Van Buren St

301 S Thayer St

Woodruff Lofts

500 S Valentine St

623 UAMS Blvd

121 N Jackson St
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Forest Place

901 S Harrison St

215 S Park St

725 S Valentine St

105 S Battery St

105 S Battery St

105 S Battery St

223 S Park St

300 S Valentine St
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Riverhouse Apartments

3223 Kavanaugh Blvd

3801 Hill Rd

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Yorkshire Apartments

5522-5524 B St

Barton Oaks Apartments

123 N Polk St

Arbor Pointe at Hillcrest
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Valley View

Anderson House Apartments

901 S Harrison St

508 Rice St

500-518 Rice St

5423 B St

1722 Kavanaugh Blvd

1720 Kavanaugh Blvd
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5129 W 10th St

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Hillcrest, Little Rock, AR Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hillcrest?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest Studio Apartments | $1,092 | $700 | $1,420 |
| Hillcrest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,470 | $640 | $1,841 |
| Hillcrest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,626 | $925 | $2,141 |
| Hillcrest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,848 | $1,315 | $2,500 |
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There are currently 38 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Hillcrest Neighborhood of Little Rock, AR.
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Cheapest Available Hillcrest Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hillcrest area of Little Rock, AR is a Studio unit found at 123 N Polk St priced from $625. Oakwood Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $640. Here are the most affordable Hillcrest apartments for rent in Little Rock, AR:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 123 N Polk St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $625 |
| Oakwood Place Apartments | Original Floor Plan | 1BR,1BA | $640 |
| Arbor Pointe at Hillcrest | Pinnacle | Studio,1BA | $679 |
| Woodruff Lofts | 204, 304 | 2BR,1BA | $925 |
| 500-518 Rice St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
| Valley View | 2516 Kavanaugh-1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| Forest Place | Oak | 2BR,2BA | $1,305 |
| Fitzroy Riverdale | Arthur | Studio,1BA | $1,420 |
| Riverhouse Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,451 |
| Esplanade District Apartments | Tower Superior Single | 1BR,1BA | $1,605 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, AR
As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hillcrest area is the $1.10 price per square foot Oak Model at Forest Place in the in the Ward 3 neighborhood starting from $1,305. The second greatest value Hillcrest apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 500-518 Rice St starting at $995 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the State University neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hillcrest apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Place | Oak | 2BR,2BA | $1.10 |
| 500-518 Rice St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| Esplanade District Apartments | Tower Superior Single | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| Valley View | 2516 Kavanaugh-1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Riverhouse Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| Fitzroy Riverdale | Arthur | Studio ,1BA | $2.36 |
| 123 N Polk St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio ,1BA | $1.14 |
| Oakwood Place Apartments | Renovated Floor Plan | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Arbor Pointe at Hillcrest | Pinnacle | Studio ,1BA | $1.48 |
| Woodruff Lofts | 204, 304 | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hillcrest Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Hillcrest Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hillcrest Apartment is $640 at Oakwood Place Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Hillcrest Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Hillcrest is starting from $925 at Woodruff Lofts.
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