Located in the Ozark Mountains, Fayetteville combines small-town appeal with the energy of a university community. As home to the University of Arkansas, the city offers an array of cultural attractions and outdoor activities. The rental market includes apartments throughout the city, from communities near campus to residential options in the Uptown district, with current average rents ranging from $906 for one-bedroom units to $2,506 for four-bedroom homes. The rental market has seen moderate growth, with rates increasing approximately 4.4% annually.
Fayetteville's downtown square hosts the farmers' market, a local tradition since 1974, while Dickson Street features local restaurants, shops, and live music venues. The city's trail system includes the Razorback Regional Greenway, which helped Fayetteville become the first U.S. city to receive the "Bike City" designation from the Union Cycliste Internationale. Outdoor spaces include Wilson Park and the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks.