Cheap Apartments for Rent in the John Barrow Neighborhood of Little Rock, AR from $400 (48 Rentals)

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property at 1420 Marlyn Dr

$635

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$635

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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1420 Marlyn Dr

Little RockAR72205

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property at 5618 B St

$1,100

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5618 B St

Little RockAR72205
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Tiki Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Tiki Apartments

200-204 N Filmore StLittle Rock, AR 72205
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STONE RIDGE APARTMENTS
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

STONE RIDGE APARTMENTS

5910 W 53rd StLittle Rock, AR 72209
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The Aubrey
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Aubrey

3510 S Bryant StLittle Rock, AR 72204
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Flats on Foster
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Flats on Foster

3612 Foster StLittle Rock, AR 72204
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X-Bristol Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

X-Bristol Manor

101 Ellis DrLittle Rock, AR 72205
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Midtown Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Midtown Park

6115 W Markham StLittle Rock, AR 72205
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John Barrow, Little Rock, AR Local Guide

Cheapest Available John Barrow Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the John Barrow area of Little Rock, AR is a 1 Bed unit found at The Summit at Geyer Springs priced from $599. The Cottages Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $669. Here are the most affordable John Barrow apartments for rent in Little Rock, AR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Summit at Geyer Springs1 bedroom1BR,1BA$599
The Cottages Apartments1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$669
Westbridge ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$675
Residences at the OverlookOne Bed- A11BR,1BA$680
Bowman Heights ApartmentsA1 - Pine1BR,1BA$700
Casona Apartments by HampshireOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Northwest Hills Apartments1 Bedroom - Original1BR,1BA$740
The CanopyA1 R1BR,1BA$800
Summit MidtownThe Capitol1BR,1BA$840
Georgetown Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$879

Best Value Apartments for Rent in John Barrow, AR

As of April 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the John Barrow area is the $1.29 price per square foot Ascent Model at Ascent at Aldersgate in the in the Ward 6 neighborhood starting from $1,299. The second greatest value John Barrow apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Townhouse Model at Georgetown Apartments starting at $899 with a $0.90 price per square foot in the Ward 3 neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for John Barrow apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ascent at AldersgateAscent2BR,2BA$1.29
Georgetown Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$0.90
Markham OaksRed Oak-patio TH 2 bed, 1 and a half ba2BR,1.5BA$1.22
Westbridge ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$0.87
The Cottages Apartments1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$0.93
Northwest Hills Apartments1 Bedroom - Premium1BR,1BA$1.24
The Summit at Geyer Springs1 bedroom1BR,1BA$0.96
Casona Apartments by HampshireOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.13
Bowman Heights ApartmentsA1 - Pine1BR,1BA$1.17
Residences at the OverlookOne Bed- A11BR,1BA$1.24

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
John Barrow, Little Rock, AR

Ranked #37

Among cities in Arkansas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Arkansas including John Barrow, Little Rock, and the greater Little Rock area. 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 proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap John Barrow Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in John Barrow?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in John Barrow is under $879.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in John Barrow?

The cheapest apartment in John Barrow is The Summit at Geyer Springs which is listed at $599, while the average apartment in John Barrow costs $1,470.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in John Barrow?

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 22 regular apartments in John Barrow 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 John Barrow?

Cheap apartments in John Barrow have an average cost of $113 which is $1,357 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in John Barrow.

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