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Rental Market Trends in Fayetteville, NC

What is the average rent in Fayetteville, NC?

$1,091/month

Average Rent

736 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1%

Increase in the Last Year

As of November 2025, the average rent in Fayetteville, NC is $1,091 per month. This is 33% lower than the national average rent of $1,630/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 $881 per month for a studio, $1,091 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,261 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,533 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$881/month
474 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,091/month
736 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,261/month
1,053 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,533/month
1,363 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$900/month
485 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,161/month
514 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,654/month
591 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,108/month
858 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$847/month
461 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,163/month
385 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,658/month
700 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,169/month
649 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,738/month
784 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Fayetteville, NC?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1%, which averages out to $11 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Fayetteville, NC
Last Updated November 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Fayetteville, NC
Percentage*
Rent Range
9% Below $700/month
19% $700 - $1,000/month
63% $1,001 - $1,500/month
8% $1,501 - $2,000/month
1% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Fayetteville?

Based on current rent prices, Cumberland Oaks, Lake Pines and Hillendale West are the most affordable neighborhoods in Fayetteville.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Cumberland Oaks
$899/month
649 Sq Ft
Lake Pines
$924/month
647 Sq Ft
Hillendale West
$927/month
650 Sq Ft
Stoneleigh Villas
$927/month
650 Sq Ft
Lafayette Village
$951/month
621 Sq Ft
Lake Francis/Drake Park
$955/month
662 Sq Ft
Briarwood Hills
$970/month
680 Sq Ft
Holiday Park
$970/month
680 Sq Ft
Oakdale
$975/month
642 Sq Ft
Briarwood
$998/month
702 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Fayetteville?

Based on current rent prices, Plantation at Fayetteville, Cottonade and Addison Ridge are the most expensive neighborhoods in Fayetteville.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Plantation at Fayetteville
$1,497/month
885 Sq Ft
Cottonade
$1,467/month
927 Sq Ft
Addison Ridge
$1,462/month
885 Sq Ft
Bonnie Doone
$1,406/month
834 Sq Ft
Beaver Creek
$1,330/month
834 Sq Ft
Park Place
$1,330/month
834 Sq Ft
Beaver Creek South
$1,330/month
834 Sq Ft
Arran Lake West
$1,330/month
834 Sq Ft
Forest Hills
$1,271/month
842 Sq Ft
The Enclave
$1,271/month
842 Sq Ft

Which Fayetteville neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Fayetteville with the most apartments available are Westover, Cliffdale and South View .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Westover
$1,162/month
771 Sq Ft
Cliffdale
$1,063/month
710 Sq Ft
South View
$1,185/month
774 Sq Ft
Lake Francis/Drake Park
$955/month
662 Sq Ft
Terry Sanford
$1,026/month
720 Sq Ft
Kings Grant
$999/month
731 Sq Ft
Ponderosa
$1,142/month
777 Sq Ft
Cumberland Oaks
$899/month
649 Sq Ft
Lake Pines
$924/month
647 Sq Ft
Plantation at Fayetteville
$1,497/month
885 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Fayetteville is $1,091, you’ll want to make about $3,636 per month or $43,632 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, 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 $881 - $1,533. 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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The One at Hope Mills

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$1,425 - $1,910

1-3 Beds

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GoodHomes Bordeaux

1707 Owen Dr,
Fayetteville, NC 28304

$750 - $1,125

Studio - 1 Bed

Annondale on Santa Fe

Annondale on Santa Fe

1130 Annondale Way,
Fayetteville, NC 28303

$1,584 - $2,052

1-3 Beds

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Crystal Lake Luxury Apartments

319 Idlewild Dr,
Fayetteville, NC 28311

$1,250 - $1,350

2 Beds

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    Units

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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