Bedroom count
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Last updated on September 14, 2026
Average rent in
Fayetteville, AR
Average rent in
Last updated on September 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Fayetteville, AR rent rose 5.9% year over year, with a current median of $1,695/month. Rent slipped 2.7% month over month after peaking at $1,850 in May 2026, reflecting a recent cooling in the market.
Compared to national trends
Fayetteville sits 10.8% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a moderately priced market with 705 total rentals available across the city.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Fayetteville rent for $950/month, 1-bedrooms for $995/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,350/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,850/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,400/month. The bedroom mix is weighted toward 3-bed and 4+ bed units, which make up 60.4% of total rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
In Fayetteville, AR, V A Hill rents fell 60.3% year over year to $1,400/month across 22 rentals, with Cross Keys down 52.6% to $1,995/month and Hyland Park down 50.5% to $1,795/month. These declines contrast with the citywide 5.9% rise, showing localized market shifts.
Median rent
Median rent in Fayetteville
$1,695/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Fayetteville is $1,695 per month as of September 2026. This is 11% below the national average rent, or $205 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Fayetteville
705
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 $1,195, whereas a house costs $1,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Fayetteville run $950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,190.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $950 |  1% | 3% | |
1 bedroom | $995 | No Change | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,350 | 2% | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $1,850 | No Change | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $2,400 | 2% | 25% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Hendricks Maxwell Stephens | $1,430 | |
Huntingdon | $1,595 | |
Jefferson Walker | $1,800 | |
Jennings Plus | $1,850 | |
Putnam | $1,300 | |
Sang Valley | $2,195 | |
Town Branch | $1,400 | |
Town Mountain South | $1,735 | |
West 62 | $1,597 | |
Wilson Park | $1,000 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,195 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,500 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,850 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $669 | 4% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$995
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
25%
Town Branch
Average rent
$1,400
Jefferson Walker
Average rent
$1,800
Wilson Park
Average rent
$1,000
Sang Valley
Average rent
$2,195
Town Mountain South
Average rent
$1,735
West 62
Average rent
$1,597
Putnam
Average rent
$1,300
Huntingdon
Average rent
$1,595
Jennings Plus
Average rent
$1,850
Hendricks Maxwell Stephens
Average rent
$1,430
Apartments
Average rent
$1,195
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$669
Last 30 days
4%
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
11%lower than the national median
6%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Fayetteville, AR is 6% lower than the median rent in Bentonville, AR.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,795
10%$1,195
11%$2,925
11%$1,822
$1,400
69%$875
2%$1,597
12%$1,600
$2,075
10%$1,297
14%$1,600
12%$1,287
11%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
10h ago
519 N Wordsworth Ln, Fayetteville, AR 72704
4 beds
3 baths
$475–$1,800
Apartment for rent
2d ago
376 W Watson St, Fayetteville, AR 72701
4 beds
4 baths
$599
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1571 N Leverett Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72703
1–2 beds
1 bath
$600–$1,400
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1312 N Corsica Dr, Fayetteville, AR 72704
1 bed
1 bath
$625
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
University Heights house for rent in Fayetteville
328 N Cross Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72701
4 beds
2.5 baths
$5,500
House for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Fayetteville
121 N Washington Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72701
4 beds
4 baths
$4,999
House for rent
Available Jul 29
5d+ ago
House for rent in Fayetteville
511 W Center St, Fayetteville, AR 72701
4 beds
3 baths
$4,999
House for rent
Available Jul 31
5d+ ago
Town Mountain South townhouse for rent in Fayetteville
373 W Rock St #2, Fayetteville, AR 72701
4 beds
4 baths
$4,999
House for rent
Available Jul 29
5h ago
1703 W Holly St, Fayetteville, AR 72703
2 beds
2 baths
$2,200
House for rent
9h ago
3001 W Wedington Dr, Fayetteville, AR 72701
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$950–$1,550
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2890 N Bob Younkin Dr, Fayetteville, AR 72703
2–3 beds
2–3 baths
$1,595–$2,195
House for rent
3d ago
701 W Sycamore St, Fayetteville, AR 72703
1 bed
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2004 S Florida Way #NA, Fayetteville, AR 72701
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,800
House for rent
Available Aug 1
2d ago
House for rent in Fayetteville
W Barhem Dr, Fayetteville, AR 72704
4 beds
2 baths
$2,200
House for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Fayetteville
W Barhem Dr, Fayetteville, AR 72704
4 beds
2 baths
$2,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
2554 E War Eagle St, Fayetteville, AR 72701
3 beds
2 baths
$1,795
House for rent
Available Sep 14
9h ago
3001 W Wedington Dr, Fayetteville, AR 72701
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100–$1,245
Apartment for rent
11h ago
628 N Whitham Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72701
1 bed
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
2d ago
N Brophy Cir, Fayetteville, AR 72703
3 beds
2 baths
$1,495
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Slape St, Fayetteville, AR 72704
2 beds
2 baths
$1,250
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 $1,695 per month as of September 12, 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 11% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $205 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Fayetteville?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Fayetteville are Wilson Park ($1,000/mo), Putnam ($1,300/mo), and Town Branch ($1,400/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?
December stands out as the least competitive month with lower overall demand, which might result in lower prices. February sees the lowest rent while July has the highest, with about an 8% difference between peak and off-peak months.
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).