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Conway, AR

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A laid-back community just a short hop from Little Rock.

Bike-Friendly Affordable College Suburb Commuter Outdoors Parks Nature Boating Peaceful Golf

Conway, Arkansas combines small-city charm with the energy of a college town. Home to the University of Central Arkansas, Hendrix College, and Central Baptist College, this community of 64,000 residents maintains its welcoming atmosphere while offering plenty of activities and amenities. One-bedroom apartments in Conway average $883 per month, while three-bedroom units typically rent for $1,192. Studios start at around $801 monthly, and four-bedroom units average approximately $1,400.

The city's downtown district features local shops and restaurants, while outdoor recreation opportunities abound at Lake Conway, the largest man-made Game and Fish Commission lake in the state. The city maintains 15 public parks throughout the community. Cultural events include performances by the Conway Symphony Orchestra and the Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre. The annual Toad Suck Daze festival has become a treasured community tradition that helps fund local education. Housing options span from apartments near the college campuses to established residential areas across Conway, offering renters various choices to match their lifestyle and budget.

Explore the City

The Faulkner County Courthouse in Conway, AR.

Hendrix Creek Preserve is a popular spot for outdoor recreation.

Cars line a street in a Conway neighborhood.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Conway, AR is $806 for a studio, $906 for one bedroom, $951 for two bedrooms, and $1,226 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Conway has increased by 0.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$906/month
682 Sq Ft
House
$1,472/month
1,485 Sq Ft
Townhome
$841/month
944 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Conway, AR is 15.2% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Conway is 24.0% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $806 - $1,226. You can expect to pay 5.0% less for groceries, 16.3% less for utilities, and 12.6% less for transportation.

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Transportation

45

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

43

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Vilonia Primary School

Public

Grades K-3

345 Students

Woodrow Cummins Elementary School

Public

Grades K-4

465 Students

Julia Lee Moore Elementary School

Public

Grades K-4

397 Students

Ruth Doyle Intermediate School

Public

Grades 5-7

562 Students

Ray/Phyllis Simon Intermediate

Public

Grades 5-7

490 Students

Conway Junior High School

Public

Grades 8-9

1,597 Students

Ruth Doyle Intermediate School

Public

Grades 5-7

562 Students

Ray/Phyllis Simon Intermediate

Public

Grades 5-7

490 Students

Bob Courtway Middle School

Public

Grades 5-7

498 Students

Carl Stuart Middle School

Public

Grades 5-7

741 Students

Conway High West

Public

Grades 10-12

2,181 Students

Points of Interest

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Living in Conway

Restaurants

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Faby's Restaurant in Conway has a wide range of tastes on the menu, from Mexican to seafood and everything in between. Mike's Place is a high style choice with their delicious high class gourmet dinner items and a live grand piano. If you like more casual dining, there are numerous fast food restaurants in the students' quarter near the Hendrix Campus. They are building new apartments there that are also near several new eating establishments so there is a lot to choose from, no matter what you taste preferences are.

Shopping

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There are many shopping locations in Conway, including Wilkinsons Mall on Harrison Street, which features Arkansas' largest shoe store. There is a Kohl's, Target, and Hobby Lobby all within an easy walk from each other in the central shopping district off of the main drag. You can get all of your shopping done easily and in one place in Conway with all of your favorite stores and brand names.

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.