Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South End Neighborhood of Little Rock, AR from $500 (46 Rentals)

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Westside Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westside Lofts

1300 Childrens WayLittle Rock, AR 72202
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608-612 E 7th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

608-612 E 7th St

608-612 E 7th StLittle Rock, AR 72202
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The Clayton on Scott
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Clayton on Scott

915 Scott StLittle Rock, AR 72202
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South End, Little Rock, AR Local Guide

Cheapest Available South End Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South End area of Little Rock, AR is a 1 Bed unit found at Terra Vista Apartments priced from $585. McGowan Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable South End apartments for rent in Little Rock, AR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Terra Vista Apartments1 Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$585
McGowan FlatsStudio - Non FurnishedStudio,1BA$795
Summit at Geyer Springs1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$799
Residences at Gracie MansionOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
River Market FlatsRMF #27Studio,1BA$850
Valley ViewClassic One Bedroom1BR,1BA$875
Thrive ArgentaA11BR,1BA$1,049
MetropolitanJava1BR,1BA$1,113
EPH 36, LLC (MacArthur Commons Apartments)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,125
Harbor TownOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,145

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South End, AR

As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the South End area is the $1.43 price per square foot The Stephens Model at The Flats at Soma in the in the State University neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value South End apartment is the 2107 W 18th St Model at 2107 W 18th St, Unit 2107 starting at $1,195 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the State University neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South End apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Flats at SomaThe Stephens1BR,1BA$1.43
2107 W 18th St, Unit 21072107 W 18th St2BR,1BA$1.20
Valley View708 Rose1BR,1BA$1.12
EPH 36, LLC (MacArthur Commons Apartments)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.35
MetropolitanJava1BR,1BA$1.42
1 Bed 1 Bath Luxury Energy Efficient Townhomes1 Bed 1 Bath 782 SQFT (Live on Parker)1BR,1BA$1.53
Thrive ArgentaA21BR,1BA$1.60
Residences at Gracie MansionTownhouse1BR,1BA$1.30
Summit at Geyer Springs1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.27
Terra Vista Apartments1 Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$1.17

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South End, Little Rock, AR

Ranked #20

Among neighborhoods in Little Rock, AR for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the South End Neighborhood in Little Rock, AR

Walk Score®

43 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

36 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

28 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South End Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South End?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South End is under $1,145.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South End?

The cheapest apartment in South End is Terra Vista Apartments which is listed at $585, while the average apartment in South End costs $1,575.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South End?

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 8 regular apartments in South End that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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