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Rental Market Trends in Fayetteville, NC

Updated September 2026

The average rent in Fayetteville, NC is $1,099/month.

Rent in Fayetteville is 34% lower than the national average rent of $1,665/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.

$1,099/month

Average Rent

726 Sq Ft

Average Size

+0.2%

Change / Year

2,661

Available Apartments

Fayetteville rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Fayetteville average $823 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Fayetteville average $1,099 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Fayetteville average $1,248 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Fayetteville average $1,613 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$823/month
492 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,099/month
726 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,248/month
1,038 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,613/month
1,310 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$864/month
420 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,134/month
699 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,692/month
699 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,161/month
1,048 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,226/month
555 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,478/month
406 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,231/month
455 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,643/month
830 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Fayetteville, NC?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.2%, which averages out to $3 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

September 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Fayetteville, NC

September 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Fayetteville, NC
Percentage*
Rent Range
5% Below $700/month
26% $700 - $1,000/month
58% $1,001 - $1,500/month
10% $1,501 - $2,000/month
1% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

  • Most Affordable
  • Most Expensive
  • Most Available

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Fayetteville?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Lake Pines
$862/month
625 Sq Ft
Lake Francis/Drake Park
$972/month
681 Sq Ft
Kings Grant
$990/month
674 Sq Ft
Terry Sanford
$1,010/month
709 Sq Ft
Cape Fear
$1,023/month
529 Sq Ft
Cliffdale
$1,114/month
724 Sq Ft
Westover
$1,149/month
766 Sq Ft
Pine Forest
$1,199/month
787 Sq Ft
Bonnie Doone
$1,348/month
764 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Fayetteville?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Bonnie Doone
$1,348/month
764 Sq Ft
Pine Forest
$1,199/month
787 Sq Ft
Westover
$1,149/month
766 Sq Ft
Cliffdale
$1,114/month
724 Sq Ft
Cape Fear
$1,023/month
529 Sq Ft
Terry Sanford
$1,010/month
709 Sq Ft
Kings Grant
$990/month
674 Sq Ft
Lake Francis/Drake Park
$972/month
681 Sq Ft
Lake Pines
$862/month
625 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
$1,149/month
766 Sq Ft
Cliffdale
$1,114/month
724 Sq Ft
Kings Grant
$990/month
674 Sq Ft
Terry Sanford
$1,010/month
709 Sq Ft
Lake Francis/Drake Park
$972/month
681 Sq Ft
Pine Forest
$1,199/month
787 Sq Ft
Lake Pines
$862/month
625 Sq Ft
Bonnie Doone
$1,348/month
764 Sq Ft
Cape Fear
$1,023/month
529 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 $1,099, you’ll want to make about $3,663 per month or $43,956 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 7.7% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Fayetteville is 29.0% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $823 - $1,613. You can expect to pay 4.0% less for groceries, 9.0% less for utilities, and 6.3% less for transportation.

City

Fayetteville, NC

2,661 Available Apartments for Rent

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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
$731/month
-
One Bedroom
$860/month
$1,215/month
Two Bedroom
$1,042/month
$1,448/month
Three Bedroom
$1,343/month
$2,480/month
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Compare Rent Trends Nearby

Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.

  • Hope Mills

    Hope Mills

    Avg Rent: $1,387/month

  • Spring Lake

    Spring Lake

    Avg Rent: $1,267/month

  • Parkton

    Parkton

    Avg Rent: $1,270/month

Apartment Communities in Fayetteville We Think You'll Love

Parcstone Apartments

Parcstone Apartments

5101 Parcstone Ln,
Fayetteville, NC 28314

1-3 Beds | $1,195 - $1,755

The One at Hope Mills

The One at Hope Mills

1055 Winnall Ln,
Hope Mills, NC 28348

1-3 Beds | $1,525 - $1,925

Cumberland Towers

Cumberland Towers

2580 Cumberland Creek Dr,
Fayetteville, NC 28306

1-3 Beds | $1,004 - $1,454

Meadowbrook Luxury Apartments

Meadowbrook Luxury Apartments

6707 Water Trail Dr,
Fayetteville, NC 28311

1-3 Beds | $950 - $1,350

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Fayetteville?

The average rent in Fayetteville is $1,099 per month, which is 34.0% lower than the national average of $1,665.

What is the average rent for a house in Fayetteville?

The average rent for a house in Fayetteville, NC is $1,692 per month.

What is the average rent for a townhome in Fayetteville?

The average rent for a townhome in Fayetteville, NC is $1,231 per month.

Are rents going up or down in Fayetteville?

Rents in Fayetteville, NC are increasing, with prices up 0.2% year-over-year and $3 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Fayetteville?

In Fayetteville, NC, 58% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States North Carolina Fayetteville Rental Trends

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 September 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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