Median Age
31 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 25% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
11%
Fayetteville, AR
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$978
Population
102,648
Renter Mix
62% Rent
Southern charm and urban sophistication in the heart of the Ozarks
College Town
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Nature
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Golf
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.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$60,625
Average: $80,522
Education
38,499
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
52,635
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Fayetteville has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
62%
Non-Renters
38%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
31%
Other Education
69%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Fayetteville, AR is $1,093 for a studio, $980 for one bedroom, $1,132 for two bedrooms, and $1,690 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fayetteville has increased by 0.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$980/month
621 Sq Ft
House
$2,194/month
1,645 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,772/month
1,348 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,802/month
1,367 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Fayetteville, AR is 3.2% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Fayetteville is 7.7% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $980 - $1,690. You can expect to pay 6.3% less for groceries, 0.9% more for utilities, and 7.4% less for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Fayetteville, AR is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
451 Students
Public
Grades K-5
313 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
551 Students
Public
Grades K-5
540 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
224 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
807 Students
Haas Hall Academy - Fayetteville
Public
Grades 6-12
468 Students
Fayetteville Virtual Academy-Dist Conversion Charter School
Public
Grades K-12
153 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
753 Students
Haas Hall Academy - Fayetteville
Public
Grades 6-12
468 Students
Fayetteville Virtual Academy-Dist Conversion Charter School
Public
Grades K-12
153 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,534 Students
Agee Lierly Life Preparation Services School
Public
Grades 9-12
282 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Wilson Park
- Botanical Garden of the Ozarks
- Arkansas and Missouri Railroad
- Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park
Military Bases
Airports
- Northwest Arkansas Ntl
Top Apartments in Fayetteville
Houses for Rent in Fayetteville
Property Management Companies in Fayetteville, AR
Lindsey Management Co, Inc
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75
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34,324
Units
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33
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10 Communities in Fayetteville
Elevation Real Estate and Management
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11
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832
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3
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9 Communities in Fayetteville
The Scion Group
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36
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181,633
Units
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26
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4 Communities in Fayetteville
Block Multifamily Group
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20
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4,706
Units
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11
Cities
3 Communities in Fayetteville
Capital Assets, Inc
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19
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3,476
Units
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8
Cities
3 Communities in Fayetteville
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P.
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52
Communities
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5,560
Units
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27
Cities
2 Communities in Fayetteville
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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 February 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.