Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Southwest University Neighborhood of Little Rock, AR from $500 (73 Rentals)

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The Aubrey
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Aubrey

3510 S Bryant StLittle Rock, AR 72204
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Pine Garden
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Garden

6414 Baseline RdLittle Rock, AR 72209
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Outer Southwest University, Little Rock, AR Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer Southwest University Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Southwest University area of Little Rock, AR is a 1 Bed unit found at Towne Oaks Apartments priced from $675. Westbridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. Here are the most affordable Outer Southwest University apartments for rent in Little Rock, AR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Towne Oaks ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$675
Westbridge ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$675
The Waterford ApartmentsS1 - WaterfordStudio,1BA$690
Bowman Heights ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$695
Residences at the OverlookA21BR,1BA$700
Northwest Hills Apartments1 Bedroom - Original1BR,1BA$740
Sturbridge Townhomes1 Bed/1 Bath - 640 sq ft1BR,1BA$745
Napa ValleyFranciscan1BR,1BA$755
Eagle Hill I/IVCustom Deluxe1BR,1BA$785
Breckenridge ApartmentsOld State House2BR,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Southwest University, AR

As of October 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer Southwest University area is the $0.93 price per square foot 504 Mimi Ln Model at 504 Mimi Ln in the in the Ward 6 neighborhood starting from $1,049. The second greatest value Outer Southwest University apartment is the Meadowbrook Model at Capitol Hill starting at $924 with a $0.97 price per square foot in the Ward 5 neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer Southwest University apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
504 Mimi Ln504 Mimi Ln3BR,2BA$0.93
Capitol HillMeadowbrook2BR,2BA$0.97
Breckenridge ApartmentsOld State House2BR,1.5BA$0.87
Parham Pointe1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom (Newly Renovated)1BR,1BA$1.23
Westbridge ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$0.87
Northwest Hills Apartments1 Bedroom - Premium1BR,1BA$1.24
Towne Oaks ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1.04
Residences at the OverlookA21BR,1BA$1.09
Sturbridge Townhomes1 Bed/1 Bath - 640 sq ft1BR,1BA$1.16
Bowman Heights ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.16

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Outer Southwest University, Little Rock, AR

Ranked #6

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

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3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Arkansas including Outer Southwest University, Little Rock, and the greater Little Rock area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, 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 Outer Southwest University Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Outer Southwest University?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer Southwest University is under $795.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer Southwest University?

The cheapest apartment in Outer Southwest University is Towne Oaks Apartments which is listed at $675, while the average apartment in Outer Southwest University costs $1,470.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer Southwest University?

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 85 regular apartments in Outer Southwest University 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 Outer Southwest University?

Cheap apartments in Outer Southwest University have an average cost of $154 which is $1,316 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Southwest University.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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