Bedroom count
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Last updated on June 15, 2026
Average rent in
Fayetteville, AR
Average rent in
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Fayetteville, AR rent stands today
Fayetteville, AR rent rose 9.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,800/month. Renters are paying $9 more per month on average than last year, though rent slipped 2.7% month over month after peaking in May 2026.
Compared to national trends
Fayetteville, AR sits 7.7% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 842 total rentals offering a moderate-sized market for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in Fayetteville run around $1,195/month, 1-bedrooms around $995/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,350/month, and 3-bedrooms around $1,950/month. Houses rent for a median of $1,995/month, while apartments sit at $1,295/month, reflecting distinct price tiers.
Neighborhood spotlight
Cross Keys rents fell 82.6% year over year to $2,098/month across 23 rentals. This decline contrasts with the citywide 9.1% rise and shows a localized cooldown in this neighborhood.
Median rent
Median rent in Fayetteville
$1,800/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in Fayetteville is $1,800 per month as of June 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $150 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Fayetteville
842
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 9% 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 $1,295, whereas a house costs $1,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Fayetteville run $925 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,245.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,195 | 2% | 30% | |
1 bedroom | $995 | 3% |  6% | |
2 bedroom | $1,350 | No Change | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,950 | 2% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $2,795 | 1% | 17% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Hendricks Maxwell Stephens | $1,572 | |
Huntingdon | $1,550 | |
Jefferson Walker | $1,900 | |
Jennings Plus | $1,947 | |
Putnam | $1,122 | |
Sang Valley | $2,600 | |
Town Branch | $1,875 | |
Washington Willow | $2,200 | |
West 62 | $1,737 | |
Wilson Park | $1,200 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,295 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,725 | 7% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,995 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $799 | 3% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,195
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
30%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$995
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,795
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
17%
Wilson Park
Average rent
$1,200
Jefferson Walker
Average rent
$1,900
Town Branch
Average rent
$1,875
Jennings Plus
Average rent
$1,947
West 62
Average rent
$1,737
Huntingdon
Average rent
$1,550
Hendricks Maxwell Stephens
Average rent
$1,572
Sang Valley
Average rent
$2,600
Putnam
Average rent
$1,122
Washington Willow
Average rent
$2,200
Apartments
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,725
Last 30 days
7%
Houses
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$799
Last 30 days
3%
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
8%lower than the national median
5%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Fayetteville, AR is 3% lower than the median rent in Bentonville, AR.
Average rent in nearby cities
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16%$1,640
82%$1,695
7%$1,350
8%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
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$550
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 13
1d ago
519 N Wordsworth Ln, Fayetteville, AR 72704
4 beds
3 baths
$575–$625
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1312 N Corsica Dr, Fayetteville, AR 72704
1 bed
1 bath
$625
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Sang Valley house for rent in Fayetteville
1140 N Valley View Dr, Fayetteville, AR 72701
4 beds
2 baths
$700
House for rent
Available Apr 1
5h ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$19,404
$15,220
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
3 beds
3.5 baths
$14,399
$14,260
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$12,550
$9,692
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
5 beds
4 baths
$17,402
$9,330
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
942 W Holly St, Fayetteville, AR 72703
Studio
1 bath
$825
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2890 N Bob Younkin Dr, Fayetteville, AR 72703
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,195–$1,695
Apartment for rent
3d ago
3001 W Wedington Dr, Fayetteville, AR 72701
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$950–$1,595
Apartment for rent
4d ago
701 W Sycamore St, Fayetteville, AR 72703
1 bed
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3008 W Marble Dr #NA, Fayetteville, AR 72704
3 beds
2 baths
$1,950
House for rent
Available Jun 1
16m ago
310 S Washington Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72701
1 bed
1 bath
$995–$1,095
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
5 beds
3 baths
$16,890
$8,043
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2417 E War Eagle St, Fayetteville, AR 72701
5 beds
3 baths
$2,600
House for rent
Available Jul 17
2d ago
House for rent in Fayetteville
4 beds
4.5 baths
$2,400
House for rent
2d ago
942 W Holly St, Fayetteville, AR 72703
Studio
1 bath
$825
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Slape St, Fayetteville, AR 72704
2 beds
2 baths
$1,250
Apartment for rent
3d ago
958 N Lancelot Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72701
2 beds
2 baths
$1,295
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 $1,800 per month as of June 13, 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 9% since last year.
How does Fayetteville rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Fayetteville is 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $150 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Fayetteville?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Fayetteville are Putnam ($1,122/mo), Wilson Park ($1,200/mo), and Huntingdon ($1,550/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Fayetteville?
To comfortably afford rent in Fayetteville, you'd need to earn approximately $72,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Fayetteville?
One-bedroom apartments in Fayetteville averaged around $1,000 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units averaged around $1,300 monthly. These figures represent current market rates, with one-bedrooms experiencing a slight decline and two-bedrooms seeing moderate growth compared to the previous year.
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).