Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 15, 2026
Average rent in
Fayetteville, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on August 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Fayetteville rent stands today
Fayetteville, NC rent is down 1.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,400/month. Renters today are paying $54 less per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially flat in recent months.
Compared to national trends
Fayetteville sits 27.3% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, offering a more accessible rental market for renters compared to many larger metros.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Fayetteville rent for $438/month, 1-bedrooms for $825/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,100/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,550/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,000/month.
Median rent
Median rent in Fayetteville
$1,400/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Fayetteville is $1,400 per month as of August 2026. This is 27% below the national average rent, or $525 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Fayetteville
787
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Fayetteville rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Fayetteville, NC
Average rent prices in Fayetteville have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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, NC
Rent prices in Fayetteville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Fayetteville is $950, whereas a house costs $1,595. 1-bedroom apartments in Fayetteville run $830 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,025.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $437 |  6% | 34% | |
1 bedroom | $825 | 1% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $1,100 | 1% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $1,550 | 1% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $2,000 | No Change | 3% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Douglas Byrd | $1,395 | |
Downtown Fayetteville | $1,272 | |
E E Smith | $1,350 | |
Jack Britt | $1,850 | |
Seventy First | $1,495 | |
Terry Sanford | $1,243 | |
Westover | $1,350 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $950 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,212 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,595 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $725 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$437
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
34%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$825
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
Terry Sanford
Average rent
$1,243
E E Smith
Average rent
$1,350
Seventy First
Average rent
$1,495
Westover
Average rent
$1,350
Douglas Byrd
Average rent
$1,395
Jack Britt
Average rent
$1,850
Downtown Fayetteville
Average rent
$1,272
Apartments
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,212
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$1,595
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$725
Last 30 days
1%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Fayetteville, NC, 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, NC compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Fayetteville and Cameron by all bedroom counts and property types.
Fayetteville
27%lower than the national median
9%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Fayetteville, NC is 33% lower than the median rent in Cameron, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,100
5%$1,100
17%$1,400
8%$1,625
4%$1,700
5%$1,875
4%$1,600
17%$1,762
5%$2,020
12%$1,700
3%$1,600
27%$1,800
2%Cost of living in Fayetteville, NC
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 | 8% higher |
| Groceries | 4% lower |
| Health | 5% higher |
| Housing | 29% lower |
| Transportation | 6% lower |
| Utilities | 9% lower |
Discover rentals in Fayetteville, NC
2d ago
1682 CMHP, Fayetteville, NC 28312
2 beds
1 bath
$600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2126 Malloy St Apt 11, Fayetteville, NC 28305
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1021 W Rowan St, Fayetteville, NC 28305
2 beds
1 bath
$825
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Terry Sanford house for rent in Fayetteville
2 beds
1 bath
$825
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Fayetteville
2416 Cattail Cir #LOT43, Fayetteville, NC 28312
3 beds
2 baths
$19,000
House for rent
Available May 12
5d+ ago
House for rent in Fayetteville
2412 Cattail Cir #LOT45, Fayetteville, NC 28312
3 beds
2 baths
$19,000
House for rent
Available May 13
5d+ ago
House for rent in Fayetteville
2502 Cattail Cir #LOT33, Fayetteville, NC 28312
3 beds
2 baths
$17,000
House for rent
Available May 12
5d+ ago
House for rent in Fayetteville
2241 Cattail Cir #LOT72, Fayetteville, NC 28312
3 beds
2 baths
$16,000
House for rent
Available Mar 26
4d ago
Verified
5052 Watauga Road, Fayetteville, NC 28304
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$900–$1,000
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 25
1d ago
Verified
1014 Enclave Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28301
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,398–$2,103
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 15
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,450
House for rent
4d ago
Verified
5052 Watauga Road, Fayetteville, NC 28304
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$900–$1,000
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 25
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,450
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
1014 Enclave Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28301
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,398–$2,103
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 15
4d ago
Verified
5052 Watauga Road, Fayetteville, NC 28304
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$900–$1,000
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 25
1d ago
Verified
1014 Enclave Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28301
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,398–$2,103
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 15
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$4,074
$3,600
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Fayetteville, NC
Quick answers to common questions about the Fayetteville rental market.
How much is rent in Fayetteville?
The average rent in Fayetteville is $1,400 per month as of August 15, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Fayetteville?
Average rent prices in Fayetteville have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
How does Fayetteville rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Fayetteville is 27% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $525 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Fayetteville?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Fayetteville are Terry Sanford ($1,243/mo), Downtown Fayetteville ($1,272/mo), and E E Smith ($1,350/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Fayetteville?
To comfortably afford rent in Fayetteville, you'd need to earn approximately $56,000/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 best rental deals in Fayetteville, with rents running about 6.9% lower than the September peak season. March tends to be the most competitive month with higher demand, while November and December see reduced competition.
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).