Last updated on September 4, 2026

Average rent in
Fayetteville, GA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Fayetteville rent stands today

    Fayetteville, GA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,355/month. Renters are paying $145 less per month on average than last year, with a modest month-over-month decline of 0.8%.

  • Fayetteville runs 23.3% more expensive than the $1,910/month national median, placing it above average in cost among metros with 83 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Most rentals in Fayetteville are houses, which rent for a median of $2,500/month, while apartments sit at $1,809/month. By bedroom, 1-bedrooms rent for $1,600/month, 2-bedrooms for $2,160/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,270/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,755/month.

Median rent

Median rent in Fayetteville

$2,355/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Fayetteville is $2,355 per month as of August 2026. This is 23% above the national average rent, or $445 more per month.

$1.30

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fayetteville

83

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Fayetteville rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Fayetteville, GA

Average rent prices in Fayetteville have decreased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same 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, GA

Rent prices in Fayetteville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Fayetteville is $1,809, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Fayetteville run $1,714 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,160.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,600

3%

1%

2 bedroom

$2,160

10%

5%

3 bedroom

$2,270

6%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,755

2%

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,160

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,270

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,755

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

11%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Fayetteville, GA, 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, GA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Fayetteville and Douglasville by all bedroom counts and property types.

Fayetteville

Median rent price$2,355
increased by23%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,795
decreased by6%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fayetteville, GA is 31% higher than the median rent in Douglasville, GA.

Cost of living in Fayetteville, GA

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 & Services4% higher
Groceries1% higher
HealthNo difference
Housing11% lower
Transportation4% lower
Utilities16% lower

Discover rentals in Fayetteville, GA

445 Williamsburg Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Fayetteville

Apartment for rent

150 Chase Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Fayetteville

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,500

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 13

5d+ ago

House for rent in Fayetteville

Residential Lease, Fayetteville, GA

335 Chase Dr, Fayetteville, GA 30214

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,500

House for rent

650 Jefferson Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Fayetteville

Residential Lease, Fayetteville, GA

650 Jefferson Ave, Fayetteville, GA 30214

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,795

$1,625

Price drop

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Fayetteville, GA

Quick answers to common questions about the Fayetteville rental market.

How much is rent in Fayetteville?

The average rent in Fayetteville is $2,355 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fayetteville?

Average rent prices in Fayetteville have decreased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Fayetteville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fayetteville is 23% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $445 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Fayetteville?

To comfortably afford rent in Fayetteville, you'd need to earn approximately $94,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Fayetteville?

February offers the lowest rents in Fayetteville, with prices running about 6% lower than April, which sees the highest rents of the 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).

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