
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverdale Neighborhood of Little Rock, AR from $400 (54 Rentals)
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123 N Polk St

Oakwood Place Apartments

Legacy Pointe

Orleans Square

Midtown @ 7575

1906 N Bryant St

Arbor Pointe at Hillcrest

201 N Polk St

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Riverwalk Apartments

The Highland Midtown

5101 H St

Foxglen Apartments

Prosper Riverdale

Vantage Point

Normandy Place Apartments

Forest Place

316-318 Keightley Dr

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ReNew on Cantrell

121 N Jackson St

Markham Oaks

Brightwaters Apartments

217 N Fillmore St

Park at Riverdale

5618 B St

Riverhouse Apartments

810 Pine Valley Rd, Unit 810 Pine Valley, Unit 810 Pine Valley

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2901 Lee Ave, Unit 2901, Unit 2901
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Tiki Apartments

Yorkshire Apartments

5522-5524 B St

Park Heights Townhomes

Indian Villas

7718 S St

Hidden Valley Apartments

Valley View

Jackson House

4000 Woodlawn Dr
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200-202 N Elm

5605 Lee Ave

217 N Fillmore St

7604 Ohio St

3402 Lilac Terrace

1921 W Short 17th St, Unit A, Unit A

1922 W Short 17th St, Unit 2, Unit 2

Jefferson Manor

West Scenic Apartments

Esplanade District Apartments
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Riverdale, Little Rock, AR Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Riverdale?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverdale Studio Apartments | $890 | $625 | $1,420 |
| Riverdale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,053 | $520 | $1,859 |
| Riverdale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,273 | $635 | $2,103 |
| Riverdale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,608 | $850 | $2,300 |
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Cheapest Available Riverdale Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riverdale area of Little Rock, AR is a 1 Bed unit found at Park Heights Apartments priced from $520. Oakwood Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $640. Here are the most affordable Riverdale apartments for rent in Little Rock, AR:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Heights Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $520 |
| Oakwood Place Apartments | Original Floor Plan | 1BR,1BA | $640 |
| Arbor Pointe at Hillcrest | Pinnacle | Studio,1BA | $679 |
| Orleans Square | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Midtown @ 7575 | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Legacy Pointe | The Dogwood 1.1 S Rehab | 1BR,1BA | $740 |
| West Scenic Apartments | The Old Mill | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Riverwalk Apartments | Seapine | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Foxglen Apartments | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Prosper Riverdale | A1P | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverdale, AR
As of April 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverdale area is the $0.88 price per square foot 2.2 Rehab Model at Normandy Place Apartments in the in the Ward 3 neighborhood starting from $865. The second greatest value Riverdale apartment is the 2500 Kavanaugh Model at Valley View starting at $875 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the Ward 3 neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverdale apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normandy Place Apartments | 2.2 Rehab | 2BR,2BA | $0.88 |
| Valley View | 2500 Kavanaugh | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| 1922 W Short 17th St, Unit 2 | 1922 W Short 17th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.76 |
| Park Heights Apartments | 2 BR, Townhome-W/D in Unit | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.95 |
| Vantage Point | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| Foxglen Apartments | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| West Scenic Apartments | The Old Mill | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Legacy Pointe | The Dogwood 1.1 S Rehab | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Midtown @ 7575 | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Orleans Square | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riverdale Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Riverdale?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Riverdale is at Arbor Pointe at Hillcrest listed at $769.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Riverdale Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Riverdale Apartment is $520 at Park Heights Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Riverdale Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Riverdale is starting from $635 at Park Heights Apartments.
What is the most affordable Riverdale Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Riverdale Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at West Scenic Apartments and starts from $1,050.
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