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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Little Rock, AR

Pricing Updated: 09/07/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Little Rock, AR area range in price from $495 to $4,000 with an overall median price of $1,385. The three Little Rock neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Upper Baseline at $962, Wakefield at $1,062, and Cloverdale Watson at $1,085. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Little Rock Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Upper Baseline$962$82513
Wakefield$1,062$82520
Cloverdale Watson$1,085$82529
65th Street West$1,097$92515
Mabelvale$1,097$80033
Outer Central East$1,098$70060
Ward 7$1,100$80033
Capital View$1,150$80025
Capital View - Stiff$1,150$80025
Ward 2$1,150$600103

Cheapest Available Little Rock Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Little Rock, AR is a 1 Bed unit found at Park Heights Apartments in the Ward 3 neighborhood priced from $520. The Bluffs on McCain in the North Little Rock neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $525. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Little Rock apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Heights Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$520
The Bluffs on McCain1 Bedroom (Phase I)1BR,1BA$525
Terra Vista Apartments1 Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$535
710 M Street2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$575
Augusta Place Apartments1x1 B1BR,1BA$590
5924 Southwick Dr1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$600
123 N Polk St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$625
Baker School Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$625
Oakwood Place ApartmentsOriginal Floor Plan1BR,1BA$640
Dream Little RockA1P1BR,1BA$649

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Little Rock, AR

As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Little Rock area is the $0.81 price per square foot The Riverbend Model at Sturbridge in the in the Ward 4 neighborhood starting from $892. The second greatest value Little Rock apartment is the All Units Model at 5555 Springvale Apartments starting at $950 with a $0.86 price per square foot in the North Little Rock neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Little Rock apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
SturbridgeThe Riverbend2BR,1.5BA$0.81
5555 Springvale ApartmentsAll Units2BR,2BA$0.86
7711 S St2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$0.73
2508 W 58th St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$0.69
Rosewood Apartments3.13BR,1BA$0.82
Chenal PlaceThe Bonelli2BR,2BA$0.86
Normandy Place Apartments2.2 Rehab2BR,2BA$0.83
Towne Oaks ApartmentsC12BR,2BA$0.84
The Bluffs on McCain1 Bedroom (Phase II)1BR,1BA$0.84
710 M Street2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.82

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Frequently Asked Questions about Little Rock

What type of rentals are currently available in Little Rock?

There are currently 651 Apartments for Rent in Little Rock, AR with pricing that ranges from $500 to $6,560. There are also 496 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Little Rock ranging from $495 to $4,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Little Rock?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Little Rock ranges from $495 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,472.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Little Rock?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Little Rock range from $695 to $6,560, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $650 to $3,100. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,295.

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