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Rental Market Trends in Fayetteville, AR

What is the average rent in Fayetteville, AR?

$946/month

Average Rent

621 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.6%

Increase in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Fayetteville, AR is $946 per month. This is 42% lower than the national average rent of $1,627/month, making renting in Fayetteville more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Fayetteville, you can expect to pay about $997 per month for a studio, $946 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,105 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,660 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$997/month
441 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$946/month
621 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,105/month
946 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,660/month
1,331 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,124/month
481 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,553/month
1,084 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,992/month
1,536 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,759/month
1,994 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$925/month
523 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,658/month
1,171 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,824/month
1,534 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,590/month
1,173 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,868/month
1,570 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,500/month
1,873 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Fayetteville, AR?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.6%, which averages out to $6 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated March 2026
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Rent Ranges in Fayetteville, AR
Last Updated March 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Fayetteville, AR
Percentage*
Rent Range
10% Below $700/month
34% $700 - $1,000/month
38% $1,001 - $1,500/month
7% $1,501 - $2,000/month
10% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Fayetteville?

Based on current rent prices, Southern View, West 62 and Bel-Air Acres are the most affordable neighborhoods in Fayetteville.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Southern View
$904/month
610 Sq Ft
West 62
$929/month
616 Sq Ft
Bel-Air Acres
$979/month
578 Sq Ft
The Links at Fayetteville
$1,060/month
655 Sq Ft
Wilson Park
$1,288/month
575 Sq Ft
Lenham Heights
$1,301/month
748 Sq Ft
Greater Fayetteville
$1,334/month
663 Sq Ft
Town Branch
$1,722/month
741 Sq Ft
Jennings Plus
$2,018/month
811 Sq Ft
Downtown Fayetteville
$2,070/month
686 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Fayetteville?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Fayetteville, Jennings Plus and Town Branch are the most expensive neighborhoods in Fayetteville.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Fayetteville
$2,070/month
686 Sq Ft
Jennings Plus
$2,018/month
811 Sq Ft
Town Branch
$1,722/month
741 Sq Ft
Greater Fayetteville
$1,334/month
663 Sq Ft
Lenham Heights
$1,301/month
748 Sq Ft
Wilson Park
$1,288/month
575 Sq Ft
The Links at Fayetteville
$1,060/month
655 Sq Ft
Bel-Air Acres
$979/month
578 Sq Ft
West 62
$929/month
616 Sq Ft
Southern View
$904/month
610 Sq Ft

Which Fayetteville neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Fayetteville with the most apartments available are Greater Fayetteville, Downtown Fayetteville and Lenham Heights .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Greater Fayetteville
$1,334/month
663 Sq Ft
Downtown Fayetteville
$2,070/month
686 Sq Ft
Lenham Heights
$1,301/month
748 Sq Ft
Town Branch
$1,722/month
741 Sq Ft
Jennings Plus
$2,018/month
811 Sq Ft
West 62
$929/month
616 Sq Ft
Bel-Air Acres
$979/month
578 Sq Ft
Wilson Park
$1,288/month
575 Sq Ft
Southern View
$904/month
610 Sq Ft
The Links at Fayetteville
$1,060/month
655 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Fayetteville, AR?

Because the average rent in Fayetteville is $946, you’ll want to make about $3,153 per month or $37,836 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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 $946 - $1,660. 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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Fayetteville, AR

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Apartment Averages

Southern View

Fayetteville, AR

Downtown Fayetteville

Fayetteville, AR

Studio
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$1,287/month
One Bedroom
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$1,481/month
Two Bedroom
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$1,708/month
Three Bedroom
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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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