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University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, AR

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The University of Arkansas at Little Rock first opened in 1927 as Little Rock Junior College and has since grown into a four-year research institution offering more than 100 academic programs. UA Little Rock prepares students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields by providing an accessible and high-quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. A variety of apartments and houses in numerous stylings are available for rent near UALR’s 250-acre campus in Little Rock. Dynamic neighborhoods within close proximity to campus include Midtown, Hillcrest, and Riverdale. Convenience to I-630 makes commuting and traveling from campus easy. UALR is home to countless student life activities with over 100 registered student organizations in addition to NCAA Division I Trojan athletics, intramural sports, outdoor adventures, and special events. Campus is nearby several local parks as well as Ouachita and Ozark National Forests. The Little Rock Zoo, War Memorial Stadium, and Arkansas State Fair are also proximate to the UALR campus. Cities like Dallas and Memphis aren’t too far away for a weekend trip either.

Rent Trends

As of September 2026, the average apartment rent in Little Rock, AR is $869 for a studio, $951 for one bedroom, $1,108 for two bedrooms, and $1,337 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Little Rock has increased by 0.4% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 493 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $869/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 688 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $951/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 995 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,108/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,232 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,337/month

    Average Rent

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Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk

Groceries

70 / 100

Good Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

60 / 100

Fair Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

40 / 100

Good Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

60 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

20 / 100

Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

20 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

90 / 100

Schools

Don Roberts Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

997 Students

Jefferson Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

365 Students

Baker Interdistrict Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

402 Students

Chenal Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

382 Students

Forest Heights STEM Academy

Public

Grades K-8

783 Students

eStem Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

334 Students

Pinnacle View Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

833 Students

Forest Heights STEM Academy

Public

Grades K-8

783 Students

Joe T. Robinson Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

631 Students

eStem Public Charter High School

Public

Grades 9-12

613 Students

Parkview Magnet High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,023 Students

LISA West High School

Public

Grades 9-12

408 Students

Central High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,468 Students

Arkansas Virtual Academy High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,973 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Little Rock Zoo
  • Central High School National Historic Site
  • Museum of Discovery
  • Central Arkansas Nature Center
  • Little Rock Audubon Center

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 September 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.