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Rental Market Trends in Fayetteville, NC

What is the average rent in Fayetteville, NC?

$1,095/month

Average Rent

737 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.7%

Increase in the Last Year

As of May 2026, the average rent in Fayetteville, NC is $1,095 per month. This is 33% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/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 $888 per month for a studio, $1,095 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,269 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,571 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$888/month
474 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,095/month
737 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,269/month
1,051 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,571/month
1,361 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$868/month
344 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,168/month
625 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,679/month
687 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,110/month
847 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,150/month
522 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,300/month
385 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,590/month
546 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,183/month
590 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,689/month
661 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Fayetteville, NC?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.7%, which averages out to $9 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 May 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Fayetteville, NC
Last Updated May 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Fayetteville, NC
Percentage*
Rent Range
6% Below $700/month
24% $700 - $1,000/month
59% $1,001 - $1,500/month
10% $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, 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
$892/month
625 Sq Ft
Lake Francis/Drake Park
$978/month
659 Sq Ft
Kings Grant
$999/month
674 Sq Ft
Cape Fear
$1,043/month
531 Sq Ft
Terry Sanford
$1,049/month
709 Sq Ft
Cliffdale
$1,096/month
729 Sq Ft
Westover
$1,191/month
780 Sq Ft
Bonnie Doone
$1,421/month
796 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
$1,421/month
796 Sq Ft
Westover
$1,191/month
780 Sq Ft
Cliffdale
$1,096/month
729 Sq Ft
Terry Sanford
$1,049/month
709 Sq Ft
Cape Fear
$1,043/month
531 Sq Ft
Kings Grant
$999/month
674 Sq Ft
Lake Francis/Drake Park
$978/month
659 Sq Ft
Lake Pines
$892/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
$1,191/month
780 Sq Ft
Cliffdale
$1,096/month
729 Sq Ft
Kings Grant
$999/month
674 Sq Ft
Lake Francis/Drake Park
$978/month
659 Sq Ft
Terry Sanford
$1,049/month
709 Sq Ft
Lake Pines
$892/month
625 Sq Ft
Bonnie Doone
$1,421/month
796 Sq Ft
Cape Fear
$1,043/month
531 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 $1,095, you’ll want to make about $3,650 per month or $43,800 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 $888 - $1,571. 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
-
One Bedroom
$857/month
$1,213/month
Two Bedroom
$1,033/month
$1,391/month
Three Bedroom
$1,433/month
$2,387/month
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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.

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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