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Rental Market Trends in Fayetteville, NC

What is the average rent in Fayetteville, NC?

$1,092/month

Average Rent

725 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.6%

Increase in the Last Year

Fayetteville, NC Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Fayetteville, NC is $1,092 per month. This is 34% lower than the national average rent of $1,644/month, making renting in Fayetteville more affordable than most cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Fayetteville average $866 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Fayetteville average $1,092 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Fayetteville average $1,253 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Fayetteville average $1,549 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$866/month
474 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,092/month
725 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,253/month
1,039 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,549/month
1,309 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$846/month
377 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,181/month
553 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,685/month
657 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,164/month
1,021 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$930/month
287 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,239/month
394 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,524/month
740 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,204/month
462 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,758/month
888 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Fayetteville, NC?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.6%, which averages out to $7 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 June 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Fayetteville, NC
Last Updated June 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Fayetteville, NC
Percentage*
Rent Range
6% Below $700/month
23% $700 - $1,000/month
59% $1,001 - $1,500/month
11% $1,501 - $2,000/month
1% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Fayetteville?

Based on current rent prices, Lake Pines, Kings Grant and Lake Francis/Drake Park are the most affordable neighborhoods in Fayetteville.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Lake Pines
$902/month
649 Sq Ft
Kings Grant
$992/month
664 Sq Ft
Lake Francis/Drake Park
$1,015/month
668 Sq Ft
Cape Fear
$1,028/month
525 Sq Ft
Terry Sanford
$1,055/month
701 Sq Ft
Cliffdale
$1,107/month
729 Sq Ft
Westover
$1,153/month
771 Sq Ft
Bonnie Doone
$1,366/month
757 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Fayetteville?

Based on current rent prices, Bonnie Doone, Westover and Cliffdale are the most expensive neighborhoods in Fayetteville.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Bonnie Doone
$1,366/month
757 Sq Ft
Westover
$1,153/month
771 Sq Ft
Cliffdale
$1,107/month
729 Sq Ft
Terry Sanford
$1,055/month
701 Sq Ft
Cape Fear
$1,028/month
525 Sq Ft
Lake Francis/Drake Park
$1,015/month
668 Sq Ft
Kings Grant
$992/month
664 Sq Ft
Lake Pines
$902/month
649 Sq Ft

Which Fayetteville neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Fayetteville with the most apartments available are Westover, Cliffdale and Kings Grant .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Westover
$1,153/month
771 Sq Ft
Cliffdale
$1,107/month
729 Sq Ft
Kings Grant
$992/month
664 Sq Ft
Lake Francis/Drake Park
$1,015/month
668 Sq Ft
Terry Sanford
$1,055/month
701 Sq Ft
Lake Pines
$902/month
649 Sq Ft
Bonnie Doone
$1,366/month
757 Sq Ft
Cape Fear
$1,028/month
525 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 $1,092, you’ll want to make about $3,640 per month or $43,680 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 7.2% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Fayetteville is 29.0% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $866 - $1,549. You can expect to pay 4.0% less for groceries, 3.3% less for utilities, and 6.3% less for transportation.

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Fayetteville, NC

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How does Fayetteville, NC compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Fayetteville, NC to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

Lake Pines

Fayetteville, NC

Bonnie Doone

Fayetteville, NC

Studio
$746/month
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One Bedroom
$847/month
$1,135/month
Two Bedroom
$1,097/month
$1,347/month
Three Bedroom
$1,466/month
$1,663/month
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Fayetteville, NC 28314

$920 - $2,110

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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 June 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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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