Fitzroy Riverdale
1200 Riverfront Dr,
Little Rock, AR 72202
$1,420 - $2,000
Studio - 2 Beds
Area Guide
Hillcrest Little Rock, AR
A historic district in the heart of Little Rock.
Historic
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Tree-Filled
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Quirky
Rows of quirky staircases carved from the hillsides lead to historic homes perched atop green lawns that slope toward the street. Across the narrow strip of asphalt, neighboring houses feature the opposite -- staircases leading down to homes tucked away in a gulch. Trees shade sidewalks that lead through the historic neighborhood to a tiny shopping district, and it all comes together to create a homey, slightly askew, but completely lived-in vibe that residents of Hillcrest adore. With a history dating to around 1890, Hillcrest is considered one of Little Rock's first suburbs. The neighborhood is adjacent to downtown on its southeast side, and it is directly north of the Little Rock Zoo and War Memorial Stadium. The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is about three blocks south of the neighborhood. If you choose a Hillcrest apartment, you'll enjoy shopping at the Hillcrest Farmers Market, attending the Havestfest event in the fall, walking the Hillcrest Promenade, hiking or bicycling along the Allsopp Park trails, and seeing the beautiful city skyline from the lookout at Knoop Park.
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Hillcrest is $1,400 for a studio, $748 for one bedroom, $877 for two bedrooms, and $1,046 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hillcrest has decreased by -0.2% in the past year.
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Studio
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400 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,400/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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664 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$748/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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893 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$877/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,060 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,046/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Hillcrest - Little Rock, AR is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Hillcrest - Little Rock, AR offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk
Groceries
70
/ 100
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
50
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
50
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
60
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Hillcrest - Little Rock, AR from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
30
/ 100
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
30
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
90
/ 100
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Reviews of Hillcrest - Little Rock, AR
Niche Reviews 
7 Reviews
Current Resident
8 years ago•Niche Review
It is mostly a good neighborhood but sometimes there are crimes happening here but most days are great. There are 4 schools around this neighborhood and they are good school.
Current Resident
9 years and 6 months ago•Niche Review
Hillcrest is the best part of Little Rock in my opinion. I've lived here most of my life and wouldn't have it any other way. It has great pre-elementary, elementary and middle schools. It is full of dog friendly restaurants, locally owned shops and friendly residents. The only complaint I have is the price of housing. It is not cheap to live here, but it is worth it.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Little Rock Zoo
- Central High School National Historic Site
- Museum of Discovery
- Central Arkansas Nature Center
- Burns Park
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Bill and Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field
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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 June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.