
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ward 1 Neighborhood of Little Rock, AR from $400 (35 Rentals)
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1417 Center St

McGowan Flats Apartments

518 E 7th St, Unit 17

Eastside Lofts Apartments Phase II

Block 2 Lofts

Chateaus at St Clair

904 Scott St, Unit 3
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2200 S Louisiana St, Unit 201

904 Scott St, Unit 5

2200 S Louisiana St, Unit 204

503 E 6th St, Unit 1 BR TH

503 E 6th St, Unit 1 BR

516 E 8th St, Unit D

2323 S Spring St

The Flats at Soma
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818 Cumberland St

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608-612 E 7th St
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The Clayton on Scott

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3333 Broadway St

River Market Lofts

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2323 S Spring St
Ward 1, Little Rock, AR Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ward 1?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ward 1 Studio Apartments | $855 | $675 | $1,460 |
| Ward 1 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,124 | $827 | $2,000 |
| Ward 1 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,463 | $574 | $3,500 |
| Ward 1 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,275 | $1,143 | $6,560 |
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Cheapest Available Ward 1 Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ward 1 area of Little Rock, AR is a 1 Bed unit found at Windgate Apartments 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 Ward 1 apartments for rent in Little Rock, AR:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windgate Apartments | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $479 |
| McGowan Flats Apartments | Studio - Furnished | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| Eastside Lofts Apartments Phase II | 1x1 - 498 | 1BR,1BA | $886 |
| Block 2 Lofts | B A1 | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Chateaus at St Clair | 2BD 1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| The Flats at Soma | The Blossom | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Apartments at Harbor Town | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,145 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ward 1, AR
As of May 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ward 1 area is the $1.01 price per square foot 1004 Scott St Model at 1004 Scott St, Unit 1 in the in the River Market neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value Ward 1 apartment is the 3AHC Model at Windgate Apartments starting at $1,384 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the River Market neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ward 1 apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1004 Scott St, Unit 1 | 1004 Scott St | 2BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| Windgate Apartments | 3AHC | 3BR,2BA | $1.05 |
| Chateaus at St Clair | 2BD 1BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| Apartments at Harbor Town | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| The Flats at Soma | The Blossom | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| 221 W 2nd St | 221 W 2nd St | Studio ,1BA | $2.39 |
| Block 2 Lofts | B A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Eastside Lofts Apartments Phase II | 1x1 - 498 | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| McGowan Flats Apartments | Studio - Furnished | Studio ,1BA | $1.99 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWard 1, Little Rock, AR
Ranked #22
Among cities in Arkansas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ward 1 Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Ward 1?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ward 1 is under $1,145.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ward 1?
The cheapest apartment in Ward 1 is Windgate Apartments which is listed at $479, while the average apartment in Ward 1 costs $1,384.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ward 1?
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 23 regular apartments in Ward 1 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 Ward 1?
Cheap apartments in Ward 1 have an average cost of $472 which is $912 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ward 1.
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