Harding University

Searcy, AR

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Harding University Searcy Campus - Searcy, AR Area Guide

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Founded in 1924 upon spiritual convictions, Harding University is a private Christian institution of higher education committed to the tradition of the liberal arts and sciences. Harding both supports students and challenges them to realize their full potential while providing a quality education that leads to an understanding and philosophy of life consistent with Christian ideals. Harding’s main campus is located in east central Arkansas, nearby plenty of apartments available for rent. Commuting and traveling from the Harding campus is simple with access to U.S. Highway 64 and Searcy Municipal Airport. More than 120 academic and professional organizations, over 30 social clubs, NCAA Division II Bison athletic events, and spiritual growth opportunities contribute to the rich campus life at Harding. Searcy offers all the delights of a small town—community festivals, antique stores, and fishing spots. Close proximity to Little Rock and Memphis ensures access to metropolitan amenities as well.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Searcy, AR is $925 for a studio, $802 for one bedroom, $879 for two bedrooms, and $936 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Searcy has increased by 1.7% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 600 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $925/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 708 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $802/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 936 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $879/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,110 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $936/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk

Groceries

80 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

50 / 100

Fair Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

50 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

50 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

20 / 100

Few to No Nightlife Options Nearby

Nightlife

10 / 100

Fairly Noisy

Quiet Score

70 / 100

Schools

Westside Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

400 Students

McRae Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

403 Students

Sidney Deener Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

364 Students

Southwest Middle School

Public

Grades 5-6

645 Students

Ahlf Junior High School

Public

Grades 6-8

601 Students

Riverview Junior High School

Public

Grades 6-8

179 Students

Searcy High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,172 Students

Riverview High School

Public

Grades 9-12

316 Students

Points of Interest

Shopping Centers

Parks and Recreation

  • Bald Knob National Wildlife Refuge

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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.