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Average Rent in Fayetteville NC & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 7 apartment communities in Fayetteville NC. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,270/mo
Lowest Available
$745/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
7
tracked daily
Units Listed
63
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Fayetteville NC
Compare average rent across Fayetteville NC neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Sanford | $1,364 | $950 | 3 | 21 |
| East Fayetteville | $1,325 | $1,300 | 1 | 4 |
| Fayetteville 28305 | $1,230 | $745 | 2 | 35 |
| South View | $997 | $910 | 1 | 3 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Fayetteville NC?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Fayetteville NC is $1,270 per month across 7 apartment communities and 63 available units.
The most affordable option is Townsend Real Estate - Property Management starting at $745/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $854/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,168/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $1,525/mo, a 4-bedroom averages $2,089/mo.
Prices range from $745 to $2,445 per month. The most common price point is the $1,200 range, where 16 units are currently listed.
Fayetteville NC Rent Price History
Collecting price history
Daily snapshots are being recorded. Trend charts will appear once we have enough data points.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Fayetteville NC
Rent Prices by Apartment in Fayetteville NC
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Townsend Real Estate - Property Management | $745/mo | $1,454/mo | 18 | 4.2 |
| Highland at Haymount | $840/mo | $994/mo | 17 | 4.1 |
| Channing | $910/mo | $997/mo | 3 | 3.2 |
| Block & Associates Realty | $950/mo | $1,278/mo | 8 | 4.5 |
| Karen Lake | $1,210/mo | $1,229/mo | 9 | 4.3 |
| Village Chase Apartments | $1,300/mo | $1,325/mo | 4 | 4.1 |
| Cape Fear Properties | $1,595/mo | $1,836/mo | 4 | 4.9 |
Google Search Trends for Fayetteville NC Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
Search Interest Over Time
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Fayetteville NC
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$51,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,270/mo.
Comfortable income
$61,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($745/mo), you need to earn at least $30,000/year.
Cost of living in Fayetteville NC
We only have live rent data for Fayetteville NC so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,270 |
| Estimated total | $1,270/mo |
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 are refreshed annually.
Explore Fayetteville NC Apartments
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