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Little Rock, AR

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A thriving Southern metropolis in the heart of the Natural State.

Bike-Friendly Government Public Transportation Streetcars Affordable College Medical Healthcare Hospital Nature Outdoors

Centrally located in Arkansas, Little Rock serves as not only the capital, but also as the primary economic and cultural hub for the state. The city is home to the second-largest campus in the University of Arkansas system, enrolling some 11,000 students. The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is one of the largest employers in the city, with some 10,000 healthcare professionals.

Little Rock features a wide array of museums, galleries, and performance venues, providing residents with an endless rotating roster of interesting things to see and do. Getting around town is easy even if you don’t want to drive: Little Rock’s streetcar system is used extensively by locals, and the city supports a highly bike-friendly environment. Extensive nature preserves nearby serve as beautiful day-trip getaways, including the massive Ouachita National Forest due west.

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Bridge in Little Rock

State Capitol in Little Rock

Rent Trends

As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in Little Rock, AR is $793 for a studio, $938 for one bedroom, $1,090 for two bedrooms, and $1,316 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Little Rock has decreased by -0.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$938/month
695 Sq Ft
House
$1,518/month
1,361 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,869/month
1,173 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,066/month
1,002 Sq Ft
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Transportation

46

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

23

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

38

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

Don Roberts Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

1,004 Students

9
out of 10

Chenal Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

450 Students

9
out of 10

Baker Interdistrict Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

386 Students

9
out of 10

Forest Heights STEM Academy

Public

Grades K-8

739 Students

8
out of 10

Jefferson Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

413 Students

8
out of 10

Forest Heights STEM Academy

Public

Grades K-8

739 Students

8
out of 10

Pinnacle View Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

878 Students

7
out of 10

Joe T. Robinson Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

544 Students

7
out of 10

Pulaski Heights Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

548 Students

5
out of 10

Mann Magnet Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

618 Students

4
out of 10

Parkview Magnet High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,081 Students

5
out of 10

Joe T. Robinson High School

Public

Grades 9-12

783 Students

5
out of 10

Central High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,338 Students

4
out of 10

Wilbur D. Mills High School

Public

Grades 9-12

640 Students

3
out of 10

Hall High School

Public

Grades 9-12

919 Students

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Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Little Rock Zoo
  • Central High School National Historic Site
  • Museum of Discovery
  • Central Arkansas Nature Center
  • Little Rock Audubon Center

Airports

  • Bill and Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field

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Living in Little Rock

Restaurants

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If you want some hearty burgers, try the "Hot Dog" cheeseburger at Arkansas Burger Co., which comes with bacon, grilled onion, and cheese dip. For pizza, you have Layla's Gyros and Pizzeria, or Zaza Fine Salad and Wood Oven Pizza Co. on Kavanaugh Blvd. For great Asian style cooking, you've got Fantastic China, with its romantic atmosphere and modest pricing, or the Sashimi Japanese Steakhouse where you can grab some sushi, sake and steak. Whatever you're after, Little Rock has it. You can wander Downtown and step into any random restaurant, diner or cafe and probably have a pretty great lunch.

Transportation

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Little Rock's buses are provided by the Central Arkansas Transit Authority, and they run a total of 26 regular routes, with more for special events like festivals and so on. These buses are great when you need to get across town and don't have a set of wheels of your own, but if you plan on living in Little Rock for a while, then you may want to consider investing in a vehicle. You can comfortably get by shopping in your own neighborhood for groceries, hanging out at the nearest coffee shop and so on, but now and then you're going to want to visit a friend across town without waiting an hour for the bus to get there. Much of the city is also served by a popular streetcar system, and the community’s roads are generally very bicycle-friendly.

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