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Fayetteville, NC

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Welcome to the All-America City

Military Healthcare History Nature

Fayetteville, North Carolina combines military heritage with contemporary living. Home to Fort Liberty, one of the nation's largest military installations, the city maintains a strong connection to service members while offering amenities for all residents. The rental market shows average rents ranging from $813 for studios to $1,977 for four-bedroom homes. The historic Haymount district features tree-lined streets and classic architecture, while the Terry Sanford area offers established neighborhoods and local parks.

The 148-square-mile city provides numerous recreational opportunities. The Cape Fear Botanical Garden showcases native flora along the Cape Fear River, while the Airborne & Special Operations Museum preserves the region's military history. Downtown Fayetteville's historic district centers around the Market House, surrounded by local shops and eateries. The city hosts signature events throughout the year, including the Dogwood Festival in spring. With a metropolitan population of 392,000, Fayetteville combines small-city charm with urban amenities while maintaining strong community connections.

Explore the City

Fish along Cape Fear River, nearby Downtown Fayetteville.

The U.S. Army Airborne & Special Operations Forces Museum, covers history rom 1940 to today.

Cross Creek features specialty shops and well-known department staples like H&M and Macy’s.

Rent Trends

As of January 2026, the average apartment rent in Fayetteville, NC is $877 for a studio, $1,091 for one bedroom, $1,257 for two bedrooms, and $1,551 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fayetteville has increased by 0.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,091/month
739 Sq Ft
House
$1,653/month
655 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,296/month
563 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,316/month
497 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Fayetteville, NC is 6.6% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Fayetteville is 28.9% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $877 - $1,551. You can expect to pay 4.7% less for groceries, 3.1% less for utilities, and 6.3% less for transportation.

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Transportation

43

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

39

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Howard L Hall Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

600 Students

Vanstory Hills Elementary

Public

Grades 2-5

469 Students

E Melvin Honeycutt Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

834 Students

J W Seabrook Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

269 Students

Morganton Road Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

499 Students

Seventy-First Classical Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

430 Students

John R Griffin Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,091 Students

Ireland Drive Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

287 Students

Reid Ross Classical Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

226 Students

New Century International Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

391 Students

Cumberland Polytechnic High School

Public

Grades 9-12

289 Students

Cross Creek Early College

Public

Grades 9-12

246 Students

Massey Hill Classical High

Public

Grades 9-12

264 Students

Jack Britt High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,890 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Mazarick Park
  • Fascinate-U Children's Museum
  • Cape Fear Botanical Garden
  • Clark Park Nature Center
  • College Lakes Park

Airports

  • Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field

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Living in Fayetteville

Restaurants

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When your stomach begins craving southern cuisine while looking for an apartment in Fayetteville, you can certainly find everything you need at Fred Chason’s Grandsons, on the outskirts of Fayetteville. They provide a buffet style feast of southern dishes to tickle your taste buds. In addition to southern comfort foods, you can make reservations at Miyabi Japanese Steak & Seafood House or indulge in oysters at 316 Oyster Bar.

If you are interested in healthy or vegetarian foods Fayetteville has a nice selection. You can try El Cazador Mexican Restaurant, Crazy Fire Mongolian Grill and Mellow Mushroom. With all three restaurants you can find a healthy array of vegetarian foods.

Whether you are looking for an upscale dining experience or a welcoming, yet laid-back atmosphere, you will find the best eateries 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 November 2025.