
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the River Market Neighborhood of Little Rock, AR from $400 (58 Rentals)
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1417 Center St

McGowan Flats Apartments

1018 Cumberland St

Block 2 Lofts

Chateaus at St Clair

518 E 7th St, Unit 17

Eastside Lofts Apartments Phase II

623 Sherman St

904 Scott St, Unit 3
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619 Sherman St

915 North Street

904 Scott St, Unit 1

1400 Cumberland St, Unit 409

503 E 6th St, Unit 1 BR

1400 Cumberland St, Unit 406

503 E 6th St, Unit 1 BR TH

616 E 7th St

516 E 8th St, Unit D

418 E 6th St, Unit G
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621 Cumberland St, Unit #1

1401 Scott St, Unit 103

515 E 8th St, Unit A

509 E 7th St, Unit Cottage 10

401 E 10th St, Unit 1003 Rock

1401 Scott St, Unit 403

509 E 7th St, Unit Cottage 4

516 E 8th St, Unit C

1400 Cumberland St, Unit 407

503 E 6th St, Unit 2 BR
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519 E Capitol Ave, Unit 3C

509 E 7th St, Unit Cottage 12

503 E 6th St, Unit 2BR TH

818 Cumberland St

Eastview Terrace Apartments

Tuf Nut Lofts

608-612 E 7th St

The Row at Legion Village

The Clayton on Scott

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EPH 36, LLC (MacArthur Commons Apartments)

621 Cumberland St

1322 Hanger St

700 E 9th St

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Thrive Argenta
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River Market, Little Rock, AR Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in River Market?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Market Studio Apartments | $841 | $675 | $1,460 |
| River Market 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,123 | $479 | $3,850 |
| River Market 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,384 | $574 | $2,900 |
| River Market 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,113 | $825 | $6,560 |
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Cheapest Available River Market Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the River Market area of Little Rock, AR is a 1 Bed unit found at Artspace Windgate Campus priced from $479. McGowan Flats Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable River Market apartments for rent in Little Rock, AR:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artspace Windgate Campus | 1A-30% | 1BR,1BA | $479 |
| McGowan Flats Apartments | Studio - Furnished | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| Block 2 Lofts | B A1 | 1BR,1BA | $849 |
| Eastside Lofts Apartments Phase II | 1x1 - 498 | 1BR,1BA | $886 |
| Thrive Argenta | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Argenta Flats | 1 Bedroom Lounge | 1BR,1BA | $1,019 |
| Metropolitan | Metro | 1BR,1BA | $1,049 |
| The Resort at Rockwater | The Resort at Rockwater - "The Queenie" studio ... | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in River Market, AR
As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the River Market area is the $1.55 price per square foot 1 Bedroom Loft Model at Argenta Flats in the in the River Market neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value River Market apartment is the 1AHC-60% Model at Artspace Windgate Campus starting at $1,001 with a $1.39 price per square foot in the River Market neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for River Market apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argenta Flats | 1 Bedroom Loft | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Artspace Windgate Campus | 1AHC-60% | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Metropolitan | Metro | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Thrive Argenta | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Block 2 Lofts | B A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| 221 W 2nd St | 221 W 2nd St | Studio ,1BA | $2.39 |
| Eastside Lofts Apartments Phase II | 1x1 - 498 | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| McGowan Flats Apartments | Studio - Furnished | Studio ,1BA | $1.99 |
| The Resort at Rockwater | The Resort at Rockwater - "The Queenie" studio ... | Studio ,1BA | $3.09 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap River Market Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in River Market?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in River Market is at McGowan Flats Apartments listed at $795.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom River Market Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom River Market Apartment is $479 at Artspace Windgate Campus.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom River Market Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in River Market is starting from $574 at Artspace Windgate Campus.
What is the most affordable River Market Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap River Market Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Artspace Windgate Campus and starts from $1,143.
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