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Rental Market Trends in Fayetteville, NC

What is the average rent in Fayetteville, NC?

$1,097/month

Average Rent

739 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of December 2025, the average rent in Fayetteville, NC is $1,097 per month. This is 33% lower than the national average rent of $1,632/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 $900 per month for a studio, $1,097 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,262 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,548 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$900/month
474 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,097/month
739 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,262/month
1,053 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,548/month
1,363 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$842/month
437 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,120/month
544 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,622/month
587 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,101/month
970 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$980/month
437 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,199/month
501 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,618/month
683 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$782/month
183 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,231/month
508 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,620/month
577 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Fayetteville, NC?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.2%, which averages out to $13 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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Rent Ranges in Fayetteville, NC
Last Updated December 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Fayetteville, NC
Percentage*
Rent Range
7% Below $700/month
20% $700 - $1,000/month
62% $1,001 - $1,500/month
10% $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
$851/month
649 Sq Ft
Lake Pines
$908/month
611 Sq Ft
Hillendale West
$911/month
613 Sq Ft
Stoneleigh Villas
$911/month
613 Sq Ft
Briarwood Hills
$931/month
680 Sq Ft
Holiday Park
$931/month
680 Sq Ft
Lake Francis/Drake Park
$941/month
671 Sq Ft
Lafayette Village
$975/month
642 Sq Ft
Oakdale
$975/month
642 Sq Ft
Kings Grant
$997/month
702 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Fayetteville?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Plantation at Fayetteville
$1,487/month
891 Sq Ft
Addison Ridge
$1,453/month
894 Sq Ft
Cottonade
$1,452/month
927 Sq Ft
Bonnie Doone
$1,438/month
828 Sq Ft
Beaver Creek
$1,354/month
834 Sq Ft
Park Place
$1,354/month
834 Sq Ft
Beaver Creek South
$1,354/month
834 Sq Ft
Arran Lake West
$1,354/month
834 Sq Ft
Forest Hills
$1,340/month
842 Sq Ft
The Enclave
$1,340/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
$1,206/month
791 Sq Ft
Cliffdale
$1,054/month
705 Sq Ft
South View
$1,157/month
770 Sq Ft
Lake Francis/Drake Park
$941/month
671 Sq Ft
Terry Sanford
$1,018/month
713 Sq Ft
Kings Grant
$997/month
702 Sq Ft
Ponderosa
$1,199/month
807 Sq Ft
Cumberland Oaks
$851/month
649 Sq Ft
Plantation at Fayetteville
$1,487/month
891 Sq Ft
Lake Pines
$908/month
611 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 $1,097, you’ll want to make about $3,656 per month or $43,872 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 $900 - $1,548. 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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Fayetteville, NC

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Apartment Averages

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Fayetteville, NC

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The One at Hope Mills

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$1,425 - $1,850

1-3 Beds

Cumberland Towers

Cumberland Towers

2580 Cumberland Creek Dr,
Fayetteville, NC 28306

$849 - $1,319

1-3 Beds

Village at Cliffdale Apartment Homes

Village at Cliffdale Apartment Homes

567 Cutchen Ln,
Fayetteville, NC 28314

$1,008 - $2,390

1-3 Beds

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Meadowbrook Luxury Apartments

6707 Water Trail Dr,
Fayetteville, NC 28311

$950 - $1,350

1-3 Beds

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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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