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Conway, AR

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A laid-back community just a short hop from Little Rock.

Bike-Friendly Affordable College Suburb Commuter Outdoors Parks Nature Boating Peaceful Golf

Thirty minutes north of Little Rock on Interstate 40, Conway is a small city with a relaxed suburban personality. Conway’s close proximity to the state capital makes it a popular choice for commuters seeking a quieter home life; in fact, the population has nearly tripled since 1990.

The city is home to three colleges, including the University of Central Arkansas. The large population of students means it’s easy to find affordable apartments, condos, and rental houses, especially near the UCA campus at the center of town. The local colleges also provide many of the city’s cultural resources in the form of art exhibitions, theater productions, and live music events throughout the year.

Folks who enjoy spending time in the great outdoors will appreciate Conway’s closeness to the Arkansas River, Lake Conway, and Ozark National Forest, putting the natural beauty of the Natural State within reach anytime.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Conway, AR is $802 for a studio, $885 for one bedroom, $931 for two bedrooms, and $1,195 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Conway has increased by 0.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$885/month
658 Sq Ft
House
$1,713/month
1,474 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Conway, AR is 16.6% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Conway is 26.2% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $802 - $1,195. You can expect to pay 5.1% less for groceries, 14.1% less for utilities, and 13.4% less for transportation.

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Transportation

45

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

43

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.

Schools

Vilonia Primary School

Public

Grades K-3

345 Students

10
out of 10

Woodrow Cummins Elementary School

Public

Grades K-4

465 Students

9
out of 10

Ruth Doyle Intermediate School

Public

Grades 5-7

562 Students

8
out of 10

Julia Lee Moore Elementary School

Public

Grades K-4

397 Students

8
out of 10

Ray/Phyllis Simon Intermediate

Public

Grades 5-7

490 Students

7
out of 10

Conway Junior High School

Public

Grades 8-9

1,597 Students

8
out of 10

Ruth Doyle Intermediate School

Public

Grades 5-7

562 Students

8
out of 10

Ray/Phyllis Simon Intermediate

Public

Grades 5-7

490 Students

7
out of 10

Carl Stuart Middle School

Public

Grades 5-7

741 Students

6
out of 10

Bob Courtway Middle School

Public

Grades 5-7

498 Students

6
out of 10

Conway High West

Public

Grades 10-12

2,181 Students

6
out of 10

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Living in Conway

Restaurants

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Faby's Restaurant in Conway has a wide range of tastes on the menu, from Mexican to seafood and everything in between. Mike's Place is a high style choice with their delicious high class gourmet dinner items and a live grand piano. If you like more casual dining, there are numerous fast food restaurants in the students' quarter near the Hendrix Campus. They are building new apartments there that are also near several new eating establishments so there is a lot to choose from, no matter what you taste preferences are.

Shopping

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There are many shopping locations in Conway, including Wilkinsons Mall on Harrison Street, which features Arkansas' largest shoe store. There is a Kohl's, Target, and Hobby Lobby all within an easy walk from each other in the central shopping district off of the main drag. You can get all of your shopping done easily and in one place in Conway with all of your favorite stores and brand names.

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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 February 2025.