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Fayetteville, AR

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Southern charm and urban sophistication in the heart of the Ozarks

College Town Nature Golf Parks Trails Pet-Friendly

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. The Walton Arts Center and TheatreSquared offer performing arts programming throughout the year. Notable areas include the Mount Nord district, showcasing architecture from the early 1900s, and the Uptown area near the Northwest Arkansas Mall.

Explore the City

Enjoy a day in downtown Fayetteville with its many restaurants and shops.

Downtown Fayetteville has plenty of charming homes old and new.

Older subdivisions like Salem Village offer smaller homes in a tight knit community.

Rent Trends

As of November 2025, the average apartment rent in Fayetteville, AR is $1,030 for a studio, $930 for one bedroom, $1,092 for two bedrooms, and $1,637 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fayetteville has increased by 0.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$930/month
626 Sq Ft
House
$2,081/month
1,601 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,500/month
1,034 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,892/month
1,437 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Fayetteville, AR is 4.2% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Fayetteville is 10.4% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $930 - $1,637. You can expect to pay 5.2% less for groceries, 2.4% more for utilities, and 5.8% less for transportation.

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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.

54

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Root Elementary School

Public

Grades K-4

469 Students

Vandergriff Elementary School

Public

Grades K-4

617 Students

Butterfield Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

537 Students

Washington Elementary School

Public

Grades K-4

302 Students

Mcnair Middle School

Public

Grades 5-6

746 Students

Woodland Junior High School

Public

Grades 7-8

752 Students

Ramay Junior High School

Public

Grades 7-8

645 Students

Fayetteville High School East

Public

Grades 9-12

2,685 Students

Agee Lierly Life Preparation Services School

Public

Grades 9-12

237 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Wilson Park
  • Botanical Garden of the Ozarks
  • Arkansas and Missouri Railroad
  • Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park

Airports

  • Northwest Arkansas Ntl

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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 November 2025.