
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Central East Neighborhood of Little Rock, AR from $400 (65 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Outer Central East area of Little Rock.


5215 Krg Ln

Terra Vista Apartments

Rosewood Apartments

3415 Town & Country Ave

Casona Apartments by Hampshire

6510 Mabelvale Cut Off Rd

922 W 21st St

5301 Southboro Ct

The Foundry Apartments
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The Flats at Soma

9405 Lew Cir, Unit B

2200 S Louisiana St, Unit 204

5301 Keats Dr

5801 W 59th St

2045 Deborah Ln

1025 Deborah Ln

4022 W 25th St

2609 S Tyler St

6105 Santa Monica Dr
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2323 S Spring St

Bella Vista Apartments

Pine Plaza Apartments

Pulaski Estates

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The Aubrey

Pine Garden

Autumn Park Apartments

Hoffman Apartments

Villas on Sixty Fifth
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South Oaks

Villa De Cancun

Colonial Parc Apartments

King's Crossing

Colonial Parc Apartments

Keown Homes

Spanish Willows

922 W 21st St

Auxora Arms Apartments

Villa Nueva Apartments
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21 Harrow Dr

Terrace Green Apartments

X-Stonewood Apartments LR

9408 Lew Cir

2708 S Rock St

15200 Arch St

3333 Broadway St

313 W 23rd St

2421 S Oak St

7124 Twin Oaks Rd
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Outer Central East, Little Rock, AR Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Outer Central East?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer Central East Studio Apartments | $905 | $905 | $905 |
| Outer Central East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $790 | $550 | $1,250 |
| Outer Central East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $853 | $650 | $1,400 |
| Outer Central East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,211 | $995 | $1,800 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 65 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Outer Central East Neighborhood of Little Rock, AR.
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Cheapest Available Outer Central East Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Central East area of Little Rock, AR is a 1 Bed unit found at Terra Vista Apartments priced from $585. Luxe 30 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable Outer Central East apartments for rent in Little Rock, AR:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terra Vista Apartments | 1 Bedroom Large | 1BR,1BA | $585 |
| Luxe 30 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| Rosewood | 2.1 | 2BR,1BA | $650 |
| Casona Apartments by Hampshire | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| South Oaks | 11BPU | 1BR,1BA | $720 |
| The Flats at Soma | The Daly | Studio,1BA | $905 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Central East, AR
As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer Central East area is the $0.76 price per square foot 2.1 Model at Rosewood Apartments in the in the Ward 2 neighborhood starting from $650. The second greatest value Outer Central East apartment is the A2 Premium with Black Appliances Model at Luxe 30 starting at $899 with a $1.34 price per square foot in the Ward 2 neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer Central East apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosewood Apartments | 2.1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.76 |
| Luxe 30 | A2 Premium with Black Appliances | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| South Oaks | 11BRR | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Casona Apartments by Hampshire | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Village Green | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Terra Vista Apartments | 1 Bedroom Large | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| The Flats at Soma | The Daly | Studio ,1BA | $1.84 |
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Best Local Schools in Outer Central East, Little Rock, AR
Mills Middle School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer Central East Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer Central East?
The cheapest apartment in Outer Central East is Terra Vista Apartments which is listed at $585, while the average apartment in Outer Central East costs $1,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer Central East?
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 3 regular apartments in Outer Central East that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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