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Cape Fear Fayetteville, NC

With a history dating back prior to the Revolutionary War, the Cape Fear valley is a charming blend of history and modern convenience. Historical buildings and museums sit side-by-side with modern businesses, including the sprawling Cape Fear Valley Health campus. Although Cape Fear rests in the heart of Fayetteville, nature lovers flock to the area thanks to the Cape Fear Botanical Garden, which also hosts exercise classes, lectures, and concerts. Daily walkers or bikers may want to look for a home for rent near the Cape Fear River Trail, a paved trail that winds for more than five miles. Enjoy a hearty, family-style meal at JK's Diner and Deli or chow down on some great southern barbecue at Cape Fear BBQ & Chicken, then catch a classic stage show at Cape Fear Regional Theater. Cape Fear's central location and diverse neighborhoods make it easy to find something to do.

Rent Trends

As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Cape Fear is $881 for a studio, $1,232 for one bedroom, and $890 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cape Fear has increased by 0.1% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 607 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $881/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 755 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,232/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,100 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $890/month

    Average Rent

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Getting Around

Not Walkable

Walkability

10 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Daily Essentials

No Supermarkets Within a 30 Minute Walk

Groceries

10 / 100

Limited Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

20 / 100

Few to No Café Options Nearby

Cafes

10 / 100

Few to No Shops Nearby

Shopping

10 / 100

Local Vibe

Few to No Nightlife Options Nearby

Nightlife

10 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

100 / 100

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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 June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.