Briarwood

Little Rock, AR

Briarwood - Little Rock, AR

Area Guide

Niche Reviews

4.4 (10 Reviews)

Enjoy prime access to the best of Rock City

Suburb • Shopping • Interstate • Parks • Sports • Stadium • Healthcare • Medical •

The Briarwood neighborhood is a vibrant residential community in central Little Rock offering prime access to the Capital City’s greatest resources and attractions. The University of Arkansas at Little Rock campus sits just a few blocks south, making Briarwood a terrific choice for students, faculty, and staff members. War Memorial Stadium is just a short walk east of the neighborhood, allowing you to easily get to Razorbacks football games and other special events hosted at the arena.

Briarwood is also centrally located between three major healthcare facilities, with CHI St. Vincent Infirmary, University of Arkansas Medical Center, and Baptist Health Medical Center – Little Rock all within a radius of less than a mile. Park Plaza Mall on the east side anchors an expansive network of shopping centers and restaurants. Kanis Park and Boyle Park are close at hand, providing excellent venues for spending quality time outdoors, whether you want to hit the trails or just relax by the lake.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Briarwood is $876 for one bedroom, $984 for two bedrooms, and $962 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Briarwood has increased by 1.2% in the past year.

1 BR
690 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$876/month

Average Rent

2 BR
1,024 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$984/month

Average Rent

3 BR
1,274 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$962/month

Average Rent

Transportation

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

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.

Reviews of Briarwood - Little Rock, AR

Niche Reviews

4.4 10 Reviews

Current Resident

5 years and 9 months ago•Niche Review

Great place to live. Safe, family friendly & close to all amenities which are walking distance to new Mall, great restaurants, hospital, interstate & bus routes. New Mall currently will be available soon! Neighborhood Association very active & always offering improvements & family friendly activities!!!!

Current Resident

7 years and 9 months ago•Niche Review

I love the neighborhood in Briarwood. It's a quiet area where everyone is neighborly and looks out for others and their families. Would like this to be a permanent area to live. I would like to see better areas to go for walks.

Niche User

8 years and 4 months ago•Niche Review

A lot of car break-ins and theft.

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