University of Central Arkansas

Conway, AR

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University of Central Arkansas - Conway, AR

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A classic college town environment just minutes from Little Rock

Public College Town Historic Bears UCA

On top of being a historic fixture among the state’s academic community, the University of Central Arkansas is highly regarded as one of the top public institutions in the South. The campus’ Baum Gallery is a cultural hub for the surrounding community, hosting major exhibitions from regional and national artists, and the Reynolds Performance Hall is a major local venue for everything from theater productions to concerts to lecture series.

UCA’s hometown of Conway is a quiet community positioned roughly thirty minutes north of Little Rock, and hosts two additional colleges as well as Central. Downtown Conway sits just a few blocks northeast of the university—an easy walk will take you to the city’s impressive array of prime restaurants, cozy coffeehouses, and bars of every description. The large student population in town means that there’s no shortage of affordable rentals available, from budget-friendly apartments to suburban homes to attractive condos. It’s fairly common to find rentals within a couple of blocks of campus for as low as $500 per month, especially on the south and east sides of the university.

Rent Trends

As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in Conway, AR is $801 for a studio, $877 for one bedroom, $931 for two bedrooms, and $1,193 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Conway has increased by 0.2% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 570 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $801/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 681 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $877/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 959 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $931/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,179 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,193/month

    Average Rent

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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