Average Rent in Fayetteville, NC
8 apartment buildings, 66 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,244/mo
market average
Cheapest
$835/mo
Townsend Real Estate - Property Management
Properties
8
tracked daily
Units
66
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 8 properties in Fayetteville, NC.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Fayetteville, NC Rent Prices
All 8 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Townsend Real Estate - Property Management
580 Executive Pl #101, Fayetteville, NC 28305, USA
Highland at Haymount
1107 W Rowan St, Fayetteville, NC 28305, USA
Block & Associates Realty
814 Elm St, Fayetteville, NC 28303, USA
Channing
29 Briar Cir, Fayetteville, NC 28306, USA
Team Elevate | Real Broker, LLC
1804 Fort Bragg Rd, Fayetteville
Karen Lake
3605 Sapphire Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28303, USA
Village Chase Apartments
2737 Kentberry Ave, Fayetteville, NC 28301, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Townsend Real Estate - Property Management 580 Executive Pl #101, Fayetteville, NC 28305, USA | $835 | $1,428 | $1.07 | 4.2 (233) | 19 |
| 2 | Highland at Haymount 1107 W Rowan St, Fayetteville, NC 28305, USA | $840 | $1,008 | $1.12 | 4.1 (13) | 20 |
| 3 | Block & Associates Realty 814 Elm St, Fayetteville, NC 28303, USA | $850 | $1,340 | $0.83 | 4.5 (130) | 5 |
| 4 | Channing 29 Briar Cir, Fayetteville, NC 28306, USA | $910 | $997 | $1.28 | 3.2 (142) | 3 |
| 5 | Team Elevate | Real Broker, LLC 1804 Fort Bragg Rd, Fayetteville | $1,100 | $1,100 | $0.73 | 4.7 (53) | 1 |
| 6 | Karen Lake 3605 Sapphire Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28303, USA | $1,210 | $1,226 | $1.02 | 4.3 (61) | 8 |
| 7 | Village Chase Apartments 2737 Kentberry Ave, Fayetteville, NC 28301, USA | $1,300 | $1,325 | $1.09 | 4.1 (24) | 8 |
Explore Each Property
Townsend Real Estate - Property Management
4.2 (233)580 Executive Pl #101, Fayetteville, NC 28305, USA
Highland at Haymount
4.1 (13)1107 W Rowan St, Fayetteville, NC 28305, USA
Block & Associates Realty
4.5 (130)814 Elm St, Fayetteville, NC 28303, USA
Channing
3.2 (142)29 Briar Cir, Fayetteville, NC 28306, USA
Team Elevate | Real Broker, LLC
4.7 (53)1804 Fort Bragg Rd, Fayetteville
Karen Lake
4.3 (61)3605 Sapphire Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28303, USA
Fayetteville, NC Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Fayetteville, NC is $1,244 per month, based on 66 units across 8 apartment communities. Prices range from $835 at Townsend Real Estate - Property Management to $1,700 at Cape Fear Properties.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,083/mo | $850/mo | 2 |
| 1 Bed | $888/mo | $835/mo | 14 |
| 2 Bed | $1,169/mo | $900/mo | 33 |
| 3 Bed | $1,564/mo | $1,100/mo | 13 |
| 4 Bed | $2,148/mo | $1,900/mo | 4 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Fayetteville, NC, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Fayetteville, NC averages $888/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,169/mo. At the local median household income of $56,395, that works out to 26% of gross income, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Fayetteville, NC at $1,179/mo. The current tracked market average runs 6% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Fayetteville, NC while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Fayetteville, NC?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$50,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,244/mo.
Comfortable income
$60,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($835/mo), you need to earn at least $33,000/year.
Median household income in Fayetteville, NC is $56,395 , about 6% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Fayetteville, NC
Overall prices in Fayetteville, NC runs below the national average by about 8% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 91.9, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Fayetteville, NC's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,244 |
| Utilities | $306 |
| Groceries | $523 |
| Transportation | $730 |
| Healthcare | $356 |
| Other goods and services | $570 |
| Estimated total | $3,730/mo |
Population
209,692
Median household income
$56,395
Census median rent
$1,179/mo
Rent as % of income
30.5%
Median age
30.7
Mean commute
19 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Compare
Nearby cities in North Carolina
How Fayetteville, NC rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Fayetteville, NC | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC | $2,311 | +86% | 34 |
| Cary, NC | $2,173 | +75% | 29 |
| Morrisville, NC | $1,866 | +50% | 21 |
| Raleigh, NC | $1,769 | +42% | 20 |
| Asheville, NC | $1,878 | +51% | 19 |
| Archdale, NC | $1,318 | +6% | 14 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Fayetteville, NC?
The average rent in Fayetteville, NC is $1,244 per month, based on 66 units across 8 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Fayetteville, NC?
The lowest available rent in Fayetteville, NC starts at $835 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Fayetteville, NC?
1-bedroom apartments in Fayetteville, NC average $888/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $835/mo across 14 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Fayetteville, NC?
2-bedroom apartments in Fayetteville, NC average $1,169/mo. Units start from $900/mo across 33 units currently listed.
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