Jacksonville, AR 127 Apartments for Rent

“Arkansas is really, really nice. It's got the nature feel.” (- Kris Allen)

While he may have been giving that glowing review of Arkansas overall, he may have been thinking of Jacksonville in particular. Not to be confused with the sprawling city in Florida, Jacksonville is a Little Rock suburb with its own history and culture. This city was named for Nicholas Jackson, who allowed for the first railroad to be built on the land.

Living in Jacksonville

Home prices in this area tend to be more affordable than in nearby Little Rock.  The average price in Jacksonville is much less than the capital.  Renters can also expect to pay less, with gross rent prices lower in Jacksonville as well. And with a vacancy rate in Jacksonville being at 9 percent, finding a home for sale or apartment for rent could be easier than in most towns.

The city’s central location makes Jacksonville warmer on average than the rest of the nation.  Its average temperature is 61 degrees Fahrenheit compared to the national average of 54.5 degrees.  Temperatures can range from 40 degrees Fahrenheit in January to 80 degrees in July.  This is on par with the average temperatures for Arkansas as a whole.  And while Jacksonville sees much more precipitation than the national average – 50.15 inches locally compared to 38.67 inches nationwide – Very little of that precipitation is snow.  Jacksonville, and Arkansas as a whole, rarely see more than one inch of snow.  That’s good news for people from colder climates who can’t stand the blizzards of their hometown.

Make sure to be nice to your car during the move.  While Jacksonville may be conveniently located near Little Rock for commuters, you will have to do much of the commuting yourself.  There is one bus route that runs from Jacksonville to Little Rock, but considering the size of the city it’s more convenient to navigate the city yourself.

Neighborhoods

Gravel Ridge: North of Main Street and west of Highway 67.  The area is mostly residential. Notable places include the Transvaal Lake, Paradise Park, and the North Metro Medical Center.

Toneyville: Between NW 1st Street and Holland Bottoms State Wildlife Management Area.  It is home to the Southern Oaks Country Club and near Lake Pickthorne.

Olmstead/Warsaw: Has one of the highest vacancy rates in the city, so you’re likely to find a home in this area. This neighborhood is between Otto Road to the north and Tom Box Road to the south, and characterized by large tracts of heavily wooded land.  This neighborhood has more of a ‘country’ feel.

Republican Road: Located in the northern part of town and northwest of Southern Oaks Country Club and named for the main road that runs through it.