Average Rent in Fayetteville, NC
7 apartment buildings, 22 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Cheapest
$725/mo
Block & Associates Realty
Properties
7
tracked daily
Units
22
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 7 properties in Fayetteville, NC.
Average rent trend, last 2 months
All bedroom types, citywide. Choose a window above to scope the view.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Fayetteville, NC Rent Prices
All 7 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Block & Associates Realty
814 Elm St, Fayetteville, NC 28303, USA
Channing
29 Briar Cir, Fayetteville, NC 28306, USA
Highland at Haymount
1107 W Rowan St, Fayetteville, NC 28305, USA
Team Elevate | Real Broker, LLC
1804 Fort Bragg Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28303, USA
Dark Horse Group - Fayetteville/Pinehurst
639 Executive Pl Unit #305, Fayetteville, NC 28305, USA
Karen Lake
3605 Sapphire Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28303, USA
Cape Fear Properties
201 S McPherson Church Rd #211, Fayetteville, NC 28303, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Block & Associates Realty 814 Elm St, Fayetteville, NC 28303, USA | $725 | $1,455 | $1.18 | 4.5 (130) | 5 |
| 2 | Channing 29 Briar Cir, Fayetteville, NC 28306, USA | $910 | $1,000 | $1.29 | 3.2 (142) | 3 |
| 3 | Highland at Haymount 1107 W Rowan St, Fayetteville, NC 28305, USA | $975 | $985 | $1.23 | 4.1 (13) | 2 |
| 4 | Team Elevate | Real Broker, LLC 1804 Fort Bragg Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28303, USA | $1,100 as of Jun 20 | $1,100 | $0.73 | 4.7 (53) | 1 |
| 5 | Dark Horse Group - Fayetteville/Pinehurst 639 Executive Pl Unit #305, Fayetteville, NC 28305, USA | $1,150 as of Jul 18 | $1,150 | -- | 4.9 (243) | 1 |
| 6 | Karen Lake 3605 Sapphire Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28303, USA | $1,210 | $1,226 | $1.02 | 4.3 (61) | 8 |
| 7 | Cape Fear Properties 201 S McPherson Church Rd #211, Fayetteville, NC 28303, USA | $1,600 | $1,725 | $0.91 | 4.9 (37) | 4 |
Rent & Price History by Building
Block & Associates Realty
4.5 (130)814 Elm St, Fayetteville, NC 28303, USA
Channing
3.2 (142)29 Briar Cir, Fayetteville, NC 28306, USA
Highland at Haymount
4.1 (13)1107 W Rowan St, Fayetteville, NC 28305, USA
Team Elevate | Real Broker, LLC
4.7 (53)1804 Fort Bragg Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28303, USA
Dark Horse Group - Fayetteville/Pinehurst
4.9 (243)639 Executive Pl Unit #305, Fayetteville, NC 28305, USA
Karen Lake
4.3 (61)3605 Sapphire Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28303, USA
By Area
Fayetteville, NC neighborhoods
Tracked buildings across 3 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments.
Fayetteville, NC Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Fayetteville, NC is $1,316 per month, based on 22 units across 7 apartment communities. Prices range from $725 at Block & Associates Realty to $2,550 at Block & Associates Realty.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $818/mo | $725/mo | 2 |
| 2 Bed | $1,169/mo | $975/mo | 14 |
| 3 Bed | $1,567/mo | $1,500/mo | 3 |
| 4 Bed | $2,083/mo | $1,850/mo | 3 |
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 $818/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,169/mo. At the local median household income of $56,395, that works out to 28% 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 12% 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
$53,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,316/mo.
Comfortable income
$63,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($725/mo), you need to earn at least $29,000/year.
Median household income in Fayetteville, NC is $56,395 , about 11% 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) | $1,316 |
| Utilities | $306 |
| Groceries | $523 |
| Transportation | $730 |
| Healthcare | $356 |
| Other goods and services | $570 |
| Estimated total | $3,802/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 | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC | $2,279 | +73% | +1.4% | 40 |
| Cary, NC | $2,063 | +57% | -1.8% | 31 |
| Morrisville, NC | $1,819 | +38% | -0.5% | 25 |
| Raleigh, NC | $1,767 | +34% | +7.5% | 25 |
| Asheville, NC | $1,908 | +45% | +2% | 21 |
| Wake Forest, NC | $1,764 | +34% | +0.2% | 18 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Fayetteville, NC?
The average rent in Fayetteville, NC is $1,316 per month, based on 22 units across 7 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Fayetteville, NC?
The median asking rent in Fayetteville, NC is $1,210 per month, computed from 22 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,316/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Fayetteville, NC?
The lowest available rent in Fayetteville, NC starts at $725 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 $818/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $725/mo across 2 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 $975/mo across 14 units currently listed.
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