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Hot Springs, AR

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Experience the timeless beauty of this historic resort town every day.

Affordable Nature Outdoors Parks Lake Wooded River Arts Historic Architecture

About an hour southwest of Little Rock sits the charming city of Hot Springs. With a long and rich history as a popular resort town, the city is full of beautifully preserved architecture, including many striking examples of early 20th century Art Deco designs.

The city’s artistic community takes center stage during Gallery Walk, a monthly event in which the local art galleries are open for extended hours with many offering free wine and h'ors d'oevres. This is an excellent chance to meet local artists, business owners, and your neighbors.

Outdoorsy types will love to take advantage of the rivers, lakes, and huge wooded areas like Ouachita National Forest all around the community. Swim in the cool, clear waters of the Little Missouri, go fishing for rainbow trout, take a hike to the Little Missouri Falls, and enjoy some peace and quiet away from the daily grind.

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Fairy house in Garvan Woodland Gardens

A bathhouse in Hot Spings

Steam rising in Hot Springs National Park

The Tooth Fairy House at Garvan Woodland Gardens

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Hot Springs, AR is $674 for a studio, $761 for one bedroom, $888 for two bedrooms, and $1,127 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hot Springs has increased by 0.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$761/month
652 Sq Ft
House
$1,473/month
1,173 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,588/month
965 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Hot Springs, AR is 10.0% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Hot Springs is 24.5% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $674 - $1,127. You can expect to pay 4.5% less for groceries, 7.8% less for utilities, and 11.6% less for transportation.

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Transportation

41

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

28

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

Lakeside Intermediate School

Public

Grades 2-4

720 Students

7
out of 10

Lakeside Middle School

Public

Grades 5-6

553 Students

7
out of 10

Park Magnet School

Public

Grades PK-6

416 Students

7
out of 10

Fountain Lake Elementary

Public

Grades PK-4

514 Students

6
out of 10

Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School

Public

Grades PK-6

675 Students

4
out of 10

Cutter-Morning Star High School

Public

Grades 7-12

334 Students

4
out of 10

Fountain Lake Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

401 Students

Rating Unavailable

Hot Springs Intermediate School

Public

Grades 6

239 Students

Rating Unavailable

Lakeside Jr. High

Public

Grades 8-9

Rating Unavailable

Lakeside High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,112 Students

9
out of 10

Cutter-Morning Star High School

Public

Grades 7-12

334 Students

4
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Hot Springs National Park
  • Mid-America Science Museum
  • Garvan Woodland Gardens
  • Lake Catherine State Park

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Living in Hot Springs

Restaurants

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Whether you're hungry for steak and seafood, Mexican food, Italian food, Chinese food, catfish, pizza, frozen yogurt, hamburgers, or comfort food, Hot Springs has a surprising variety of options. Even if you're looking for a healthy, organic deli that serves locally raised and grass-fed meats, you can find it in Hot Springs.

Shopping

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The Hot Springs Mall features a variety of department stores, including JC Penney, Dillard's, and Sears. Behind the mall you'll also find a movie theater, appropraitely called the Behind-The-Mall Cinema. Cornerstone Shopping Center features a variety of restaurants, a bookstore, coffeehouses, boutique fashion stores, and home DIY stores.

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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.