
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ward 1 Neighborhood of Little Rock, AR from $500 (22 Rentals)
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Residences at Gracie Mansion

River Market Flats

615 Sherman St

1500 Center St
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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 |
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Ward 1 Studio Apartments | $848 | $795 | $895 |
Ward 1 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,353 | $700 | $2,399 |
Ward 1 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,730 | $936 | $2,799 |
Ward 1 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,870 | $1,319 | $2,799 |
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There are currently 22 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Ward 1 Neighborhood of Little Rock, AR.
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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 Studio unit found at McGowan Flats priced from $795. Residences at Gracie Mansion has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Ward 1 apartments for rent in Little Rock, AR:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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McGowan Flats | Studio - Furnished | Studio,1BA | $795 |
Residences at Gracie Mansion | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
River Market Flats | RMF#29 | Studio,1BA | $850 |
Rock Street Loft Apartments | #215 | 2BR,1BA | $975 |
Block 2 Lofts | B A3 | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ward 1, AR
As of June 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ward 1 area is the $0.98 price per square foot 1410 S Gaines St Model at 1410 S Gaines St, Unit B in the in the State University neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Ward 1 apartment is the The Stephens Model at The Flats at Soma starting at $1,500 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the State University 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. |
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1410 S Gaines St, Unit B | 1410 S Gaines St | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
The Flats at Soma | The Stephens | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
EPH 36, LLC (MacArthur Commons Apartments) | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
Metropolitan | Java | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
1 Bed 1 Bath Luxury Energy Efficient Townhomes | 1 Bed 1 Bath 782 SQFT (Live on Parker) | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
Thrive Argenta | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
Rock Street Loft Apartments | #215 | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
Residences at Gracie Mansion | 2B1B | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
River Market Lofts | River Market Lofts | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
Block 2 Lofts | B A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWard 1, Little Rock, AR
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ward 1 Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Ward 1?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Ward 1 is at McGowan Flats listed at $795.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Ward 1 Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ward 1 Apartment is $800 at Residences at Gracie Mansion.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Ward 1 Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Ward 1 is starting from $936 at Residences at Gracie Mansion.
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