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

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818 Cumberland St
1 Bedroom Apartments

818 Cumberland St

818 Cumberland StLittle Rock, AR 72202
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Keown Homes
3 Bedroom Apartments

Keown Homes

4105 Apple AveLittle Rock, AR 72206
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Tuf Nut Lofts
2 Bedroom Apartments

Tuf Nut Lofts

423 E 3rd StLittle Rock, AR 72201
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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 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Clayton on Scott

915 Scott StLittle Rock, AR 72202
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River Market Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

River Market Lofts

433 E 3rd StLittle Rock, AR 72201
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Parkplace Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkplace Apartments

916 Commerce StLittle Rock, AR 72202
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River Market Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

River Market Flats

518 E 7th StLittle Rock, AR 72202
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Ward 1, Little Rock, AR Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Windgate Apartments1A1BR,1BA$479
McGowan Flats ApartmentsStudio - FurnishedStudio,1BA$795
Eastside Lofts Apartments Phase II1x1 - 4981BR,1BA$886
Block 2 LoftsB A11BR,1BA$899
Chateaus at St Clair2BD 1BA2BR,1BA$1,000
The Flats at SomaThe Blossom1BR,1BA$1,100
Apartments at Harbor TownOne Bedroom1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1004 Scott St, Unit 11004 Scott St2BR,1BA$1.01
Windgate Apartments3AHC3BR,2BA$1.05
Chateaus at St Clair2BD 1BA2BR,1BA$0.94
Apartments at Harbor TownOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.29
The Flats at SomaThe Blossom1BR,1BA$1.30
221 W 2nd St221 W 2nd StStudio ,1BA$2.39
Block 2 LoftsB A11BR,1BA$1.54
Eastside Lofts Apartments Phase II1x1 - 4981BR,1BA$1.78
McGowan Flats ApartmentsStudio - FurnishedStudio ,1BA$1.99

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Ward 1, Little Rock, AR

Ranked #22

Among cities in Arkansas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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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Exploring the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Little Rock: Finding Your Perfect Place

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I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

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