Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Average rent in
Fayetteville, AR
Average rent in
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Fayetteville rent stands today
Fayetteville, AR rent rose 6.2% year over year, with a current median of $1,700/month. Renters are paying $231 more per month than last year, despite a 2.8% month-over-month decline from the recent peak in May 2026.
Compared to national trends
Fayetteville is 11.9% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median. The city offers 779 total rentals, providing a smaller but diverse market for renters.
Price ranges
Studios and 1-bedrooms in Fayetteville run around $1,000/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,312/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,850/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,495/month. This range reflects the variety of options available across bedroom sizes.
Price ranges
Houses rent for a median of $1,950/month, apartments for $1,200/month. Houses make up 60.2% of total rentals, while apartments account for 33.4%, showing the inventory composition by property type.
Median rent
Median rent in Fayetteville
$1,700/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Fayetteville is $1,700 per month as of July 2026. This is 12% below the national average rent, or $230 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Fayetteville
779
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Fayetteville rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Fayetteville, AR
Average rent prices in Fayetteville have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Fayetteville, AR
Rent prices in Fayetteville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Fayetteville is $1,200, whereas a house costs $1,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Fayetteville run $995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,195.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,000 |  9% | 11% | |
1 bedroom | $999 | 3% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $1,312 | 6% | 10% | |
3 bedroom | $1,850 | 6% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $2,495 | 15% | 34% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Huntingdon | $1,550 | |
Jefferson Walker | $1,897 | |
Jennings Plus | $1,850 | |
Putnam | $1,600 | |
Sang Valley | $2,175 | |
Town Branch | $1,772 | |
University Heights | $1,730 | |
Washington Willow | $1,700 | |
West 62 | $1,650 | |
Wilson Park | $1,265 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,200 | 19% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,550 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,950 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $734 | 14% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
11%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$999
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,312
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
34%
Town Branch
Average rent
$1,772
Wilson Park
Average rent
$1,265
Jefferson Walker
Average rent
$1,897
Sang Valley
Average rent
$2,175
West 62
Average rent
$1,650
Jennings Plus
Average rent
$1,850
Putnam
Average rent
$1,600
Huntingdon
Average rent
$1,550
Washington Willow
Average rent
$1,700
University Heights
Average rent
$1,730
Apartments
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
19%
Condos
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$734
Last 30 days
14%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Fayetteville, AR, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Fayetteville, AR compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Fayetteville and Bentonville by all bedroom counts and property types.
Fayetteville
12%lower than the national median
7%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Fayetteville, AR is 5% lower than the median rent in Bentonville, AR.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,795
9%$1,295
14%$2,650
2%$1,850
4%$1,450
66%$895
$1,800
1%$1,495
$2,100
1%$1,500
14%$1,650
5%$1,325
5%Cost of living in Fayetteville, AR
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 3% higher |
| Groceries | 7% lower |
| Health | 10% lower |
| Housing | 8% lower |
| Transportation | 9% lower |
| Utilities | No difference |
Discover rentals in Fayetteville, AR
21h ago
519 N Wordsworth Ln, Fayetteville, AR 72704
4 beds
3 baths
$475–$1,900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
376 W Watson St, Fayetteville, AR 72701
4 beds
4 baths
$599
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1312 N Corsica Dr, Fayetteville, AR 72704
1 bed
1 bath
$625
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1324 N Corsica Dr, Fayetteville, AR 72704
1 bed
1 bath
$650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
University Heights house for rent in Fayetteville
410 N Oliver Ave #1, Fayetteville, AR 72701
4 beds
4 baths
$7,400
House for rent
Available Apr 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Fayetteville
1275 N Rupple Rd, Fayetteville, AR 72704
3 beds
3.5 baths
$4,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Sang Valley house for rent in Fayetteville
916 N Sang Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72701
4 beds
4 baths
$4,445
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Fayetteville
2265 N Covington Park Blvd, Fayetteville, AR 72703
4 beds
3.5 baths
$4,200
House for rent
15h ago
3001 W Wedington Dr, Fayetteville, AR 72701
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$950–$1,595
Apartment for rent
1d ago
701 W Sycamore St, Fayetteville, AR 72703
1 bed
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent
2d ago
E 5th St, Fayetteville, AR 72701
3 beds
2 baths
$1,895
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1342 N Porter Rd, Fayetteville, AR 72703
1 bed
1 bath
$1,295
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
1905 S River Meadows Dr #NA, Fayetteville, AR 72701
4 beds
3 baths
$2,400
House for rent
Available Aug 10
5d+ ago
Verified
2004 S Florida Way #NA, Fayetteville, AR 72701
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,100
$1,900
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Verified
957 W Hughes St #957, Fayetteville, AR 72701
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,850
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 15
5d+ ago
Verified
4565 W Triangle St #NA, Fayetteville, AR 72704
4 beds
3 baths
$2,700
House for rent
Available Aug 1
1d ago
3001 W Wedington Dr, Fayetteville, AR 72701
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,100–$1,450
Apartment for rent
1d ago
621 N Leverett Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72701
1 bed
1 bath
$1,095
Apartment for rent
2d ago
E 5th St, Fayetteville, AR 72701
3 beds
2 baths
$1,895
Apartment for rent
2d ago
596 E Miracle Dr, Fayetteville, AR 72701
3 beds
2 baths
$1,800
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Fayetteville, AR
Quick answers to common questions about the Fayetteville rental market.
How much is rent in Fayetteville?
The average rent in Fayetteville is $1,700 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Fayetteville?
Average rent prices in Fayetteville have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.
How does Fayetteville rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Fayetteville is 12% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $230 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Fayetteville?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Fayetteville are Wilson Park ($1,265/mo), Huntingdon ($1,550/mo), and Putnam ($1,600/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Fayetteville?
To comfortably afford rent in Fayetteville, you'd need to earn approximately $68,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Fayetteville?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Fayetteville average around $1,030/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,360/month.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).