Hillcrest

Little Rock, AR

Hillcrest - Little Rock, AR

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Niche Reviews

4.7 (7 Reviews)

A historic district in the heart of Little Rock.

Historic • Tree-Filled • Quirky • Downtown • Outdoor Activities • Walkable •

Rows of quirky staircases carved from the hillsides lead to historic homes perched atop green lawns that slope toward the street. Across the narrow strip of asphalt, neighboring houses feature the opposite -- staircases leading down to homes tucked away in a gulch. Trees shade sidewalks that lead through the historic neighborhood to a tiny shopping district, and it all comes together to create a homey, slightly askew, but completely lived-in vibe that residents of Hillcrest adore.

With a history dating to around 1890, Hillcrest is considered one of Little Rock's first suburbs. The neighborhood is adjacent to downtown on its southeast side, and it is directly north of the Little Rock Zoo and War Memorial Stadium. The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is about three blocks south of the neighborhood. If you choose a Hillcrest apartment, you'll enjoy shopping at the Hillcrest Farmers Market, attending the Havestfest event in the fall, walking the Hillcrest Promenade, hiking or bicycling along the Allsopp Park trails, and seeing the beautiful city skyline from the lookout at Knoop Park.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Hillcrest is $1,400 for a studio, $732 for one bedroom, $932 for two bedrooms, and $1,059 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hillcrest has increased by 1.1% in the past year.

Studio
400 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,400/month

Average Rent

1 BR
655 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$732/month

Average Rent

2 BR
876 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$932/month

Average Rent

3 BR
1,060 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,059/month

Average Rent

Transportation

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need 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 Hillcrest - Little Rock, AR

Niche Reviews

4.7 7 Reviews

Current Resident

5 years and 10 months ago•Niche Review

People are diverse and the homes are amazing. The local shops and restaurants mixed within the neighborhood makes it my favorite neighborhood in Little Rock!

Current Resident

8 years and 1 months ago•Niche Review

Hillcrest is the best part of Little Rock in my opinion. I've lived here most of my life and wouldn't have it any other way. It has great pre-elementary, elementary and middle schools. It is full of dog friendly restaurants, locally owned shops and friendly residents. The only complaint I have is the price of housing. It is not cheap to live here, but it is worth it.

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