University of Central Arkansas

Conway, AR

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University of Central Arkansas - Conway, AR Area Guide

A classic college town environment just minutes from Little Rock

Public • College Town • Historic • Bears • UCA •

On top of being a historic fixture among the state’s academic community, the University of Central Arkansas is highly regarded as one of the top public institutions in the South. The campus’ Baum Gallery is a cultural hub for the surrounding community, hosting major exhibitions from regional and national artists, and the Reynolds Performance Hall is a major local venue for everything from theater productions to concerts to lecture series. UCA’s hometown of Conway is a quiet community positioned roughly thirty minutes north of Little Rock, and hosts two additional colleges as well as Central. Downtown Conway sits just a few blocks northeast of the university—an easy walk will take you to the city’s impressive array of prime restaurants, cozy coffeehouses, and bars of every description. The large student population in town means that there’s no shortage of affordable rentals available, from budget-friendly apartments to suburban homes to attractive condos. It’s fairly common to find rentals within a couple of blocks of campus for as low as $500 per month, especially on the south and east sides of the university.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Conway, AR is $809 for a studio, $920 for one bedroom, $970 for two bedrooms, and $1,228 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Conway has increased by 3.6% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 570 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $809/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 682 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $920/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 973 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $970/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,221 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,228/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly University of Central Arkansas - Conway, AR (University) is for everyday living.

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Daily Essentials

Essentials are more spread out in University of Central Arkansas - Conway, AR (University), so everyday errands require more planning.

Supermarket Within a 30 Minute Walk

Groceries

20 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

50 / 100

Fair Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

50 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

40 / 100

Local Vibe

Get a sense of what it’s like to live in University of Central Arkansas - Conway, AR (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

20 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

100 / 100
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Schools

Vilonia Primary School

Public

Grades K-5

341 Students

10/10

Ruth Doyle Intermediate School

Public

Grades K-8

536 Students

9/10

Woodrow Cummins Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

426 Students

9/10

Julia Lee Moore Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

344 Students

9/10

Ray/Phyllis Simon Intermediate

Public

Grades K-8

443 Students

8/10

Conway Junior High School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,460 Students

9/10

Ruth Doyle Intermediate School

Public

Grades K-8

536 Students

9/10

Ray/Phyllis Simon Intermediate

Public

Grades K-8

443 Students

8/10

Carl Stuart Middle School

Public

Grades K-8

734 Students

7/10

Bob Courtway Middle School

Public

Grades K-8

484 Students

6/10

Conway High West

Public

Grades 9-12

2,202 Students

5/10

Conway Vocational Center

Public

Grades 9-12

/10
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Top Apartments Near University of Central Arkansas

Urban Loft Co. Conway- Utilities Included

Urban Loft Co. Conway- Utilities Included

2600 College Ave,
Conway, AR 72034

$1,050 - $1,500 Total Monthly Price

1 Bed

Sentinel of Conway Apartments

Sentinel of Conway Apartments

401 2nd St,
Conway, AR 72032

$850 - $1,150

1-3 Beds

The Hudson at Central Landing

The Hudson at Central Landing

100 Bill Hegemen Blvd,
Conway, AR 72032

$975 - $1,175

1-2 Beds

Centerstone Apartment Homes

Centerstone Apartment Homes

835 S Donaghey Ave,
Conway, AR 72034

$875 - $1,299 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

Fountaine Bleau Central Landing

Fountaine Bleau Central Landing

300 Bruce St,
Conway, AR 72032

$1,299 - $2,199

1-3 Beds

Brentwood Apartments

Brentwood Apartments

901 S Salem Rd,
Conway, AR 72034

$975 - $1,599

1-2 Beds

The Greens at Nutters Chapel

The Greens at Nutters Chapel

1705 S Salem Rd,
Conway, AR 72034

$780 - $1,025

1-2 Beds

Centerstone Market + Lofts

Centerstone Market + Lofts

2215 Dave Ward Dr,
Conway, AR 72034

$899 - $1,150

Studio - 1 Bed

Glenrock Apartments

Glenrock Apartments

2730 Dave Ward Dr,
Conway, AR 72034

$999 - $1,450

2-4 Beds

Houses Near University of Central Arkansas

143 Oaklawn Dr

143 Oaklawn Dr,
Conway, AR 72034

$1,395

3 Beds | 2 Baths

1840 Milestone Dr

1840 Milestone Dr,
Conway, AR 72034

$1,350

3 Beds | 2 Baths

21 Bernard Dr

21 Bernard Dr,
Conway, AR 72032

$1,600

3 Beds | 2 Baths

143 Oaklawn Dr

143 Oaklawn Dr,
Conway, AR 72034

$1,395

3 Beds | 2 Baths

1 Timothy Ln

1 Timothy Ln,
Conway, AR 72034

$1,350

3 Beds | 1.5 Baths

1930 College Ave

1930 College Ave,
Conway, AR 72034

$3,100

3 Beds | 2 Baths

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† 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 February 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.