Average Rent in Fayetteville, NC
13 apartment buildings, 181 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Browse apartments in Fayetteville, NCAvg Rent
$1,144/mo
median $1,110
market average
Cheapest
$780/mo
Lake in the Pines Apartments
Properties
13
tracked daily
Units
181
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 13 properties in Fayetteville, NC.
Average rent trend
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Fayetteville, NC Rent Prices
All 13 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Lake in the Pines Apartments
848 Tamarack Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28311, USA
Channing
29 Briar Cir, Fayetteville, NC 28306, USA
Whitfield Apartments
230 Pinecrest Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28305, USA
Cottages on Elm
1000A Elm St, Fayetteville, NC 28303, USA
Hunter's Ridge Apartments
522 Lambert St, Fayetteville, NC 28305, USA
Morganton Arms Apartments
2207 Morganton Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28303, USA
Residences at Haymount
1033 Appamattox Ct, Fayetteville, NC 28305, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake in the Pines Apartments 848 Tamarack Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28311, USA | $780 | $873 | $1.35/ft² | 3.9 (854) | 42 |
| 2 | Channing 29 Briar Cir, Fayetteville, NC 28306, USA | $865 | $1,071 | $1.36/ft² | 3.2 (142) | 58 |
| 3 | Whitfield Apartments 230 Pinecrest Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28305, USA | $972 | $1,108 | $1.08/ft² | 5 (1) | 6 |
| 4 | Cottages on Elm 1000A Elm St, Fayetteville, NC 28303, USA | $1,023 | $1,186 | $1.64/ft² | 4.5 (357) | 9 |
| 5 | Hunter's Ridge Apartments 522 Lambert St, Fayetteville, NC 28305, USA | $1,033 | $1,971 | $1.64/ft² | 4.1 (30) | 3 |
| 6 | Morganton Arms Apartments 2207 Morganton Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28303, USA | $1,050 | $1,409 | $1.23/ft² | 4.2 (13) | 10 |
| 7 | Residences at Haymount 1033 Appamattox Ct, Fayetteville, NC 28305, USA | $1,069 | $1,113 | $1.37/ft² | 3 (4) | 4 |
Rent & Price History by Building
Compare apartment listings by price, bedrooms, and neighborhood.
Lake in the Pines Apartments
3.9 (854)848 Tamarack Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28311, USA
Channing
3.2 (142)29 Briar Cir, Fayetteville, NC 28306, USA
Whitfield Apartments
5 (1)230 Pinecrest Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28305, USA
Cottages on Elm
4.5 (357)1000A Elm St, Fayetteville, NC 28303, USA
Hunter's Ridge Apartments
4.1 (30)522 Lambert St, Fayetteville, NC 28305, USA
Morganton Arms Apartments
4.2 (13)2207 Morganton Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28303, USA
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Fayetteville, NC neighborhoods
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Fayetteville, NC Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Fayetteville, NC is $1,144 per month, based on 181 units across 13 apartment communities. Prices range from $780 at Lake in the Pines Apartments to $3,805 at Hunter's Ridge Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $977/mo | $780/mo | 70 |
| 2 Bed | $1,225/mo | $924/mo | 103 |
| 3 Bed | $1,573/mo | $1,376/mo | 8 |
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 $977/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,225/mo. At the local median household income of $56,395, that works out to 24% of gross income, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.
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 3% below 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
$46,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,144/mo.
Comfortable income
$55,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($780/mo), you need to earn at least $31,000/year.
Median household income in Fayetteville, NC is $56,395 , about 3% above 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) | $1,144 |
| Utilities | $306 |
| Groceries | $523 |
| Transportation | $730 |
| Healthcare | $356 |
| Other goods and services | $570 |
| Estimated total | $3,630/mo |
Population
209,692
Median household income
$56,395
Census median rent
$1,179/mo
Census rent burden
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.
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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 | $2,032 | +78% | -9.2% | 88 |
| Raleigh, NC | $1,624 | +42% | -7.5% | 33 |
| Cary, NC | $1,820 | +59% | -4.4% | 32 |
| Concord, NC | $1,541 | +35% | -13.5% | 25 |
| Morrisville, NC | $1,800 | +57% | -7.1% | 25 |
| Asheville, NC | $1,875 | +64% | -4.6% | 22 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Fayetteville, NC?
The average rent in Fayetteville, NC is $1,144 per month, based on 181 units across 13 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 $1,110 per month, computed from 181 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,144/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 $780 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 $977/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $780/mo across 70 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Fayetteville, NC?
2-bedroom apartments in Fayetteville, NC average $1,225/mo. Units start from $924/mo across 103 units currently listed.
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