Average Rent in Fayetteville, NC
7 apartment buildings, 81 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,226/mo
Cheapest
$835/mo
Properties
7
Units
81
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 7 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 7 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
Karen Lake
3605 Sapphire Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28303, USA
Village Chase Apartments
2737 Kentberry Ave, Fayetteville, NC 28301, USA
Cape Fear Properties
201 S McPherson Church Rd #211, Fayetteville, NC 28303, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Townsend Real Estate - Property Management 580 Executive Pl #101, Fayetteville, NC 28305, USA | $835 | $1,269 | $1.06 | 4.2 (233) | 32 |
| 2 | Highland at Haymount 1107 W Rowan St, Fayetteville, NC 28305, USA | $840 | $996 | $1.09 | 4.1 (13) | 18 |
| 3 | Block & Associates Realty 814 Elm St, Fayetteville, NC 28303, USA | $850 | $1,219 | $0.98 | 4.5 (130) | 9 |
| 4 | Channing 29 Briar Cir, Fayetteville, NC 28306, USA | $925 | $1,002 | $1.29 | 3.2 (142) | 3 |
| 5 | Karen Lake 3605 Sapphire Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28303, USA | $1,210 | $1,229 | $1.02 | 4.3 (61) | 9 |
| 6 | Village Chase Apartments 2737 Kentberry Ave, Fayetteville, NC 28301, USA | $1,300 | $1,340 | $1.08 | 4.1 (24) | 5 |
| 7 | Cape Fear Properties 201 S McPherson Church Rd #211, Fayetteville, NC 28303, USA | $1,595 | $1,809 | $1.11 | 4.9 (37) | 5 |
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
Karen Lake
4.3 (61)3605 Sapphire Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28303, USA
Village Chase Apartments
4.1 (24)2737 Kentberry Ave, Fayetteville, NC 28301, USA
Fayetteville, NC Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Fayetteville, NC is $1,226 per month, based on 81 units across 7 apartment communities. Prices range from $835 at Townsend Real Estate - Property Management to $1,595 at Cape Fear Properties.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,023/mo | $850/mo | 2 |
| 1 Bed | $863/mo | $835/mo | 19 |
| 2 Bed | $1,165/mo | $935/mo | 36 |
| 3 Bed | $1,483/mo | $1,050/mo | 19 |
| 4 Bed | $2,158/mo | $1,900/mo | 5 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, 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 $863/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,165/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 4% 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
$49,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,226/mo.
Comfortable income
$59,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves 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 4% 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) | $1,226 |
| Utilities | $306 |
| Groceries | $523 |
| Transportation | $730 |
| Healthcare | $356 |
| Other goods and services | $570 |
| Estimated total | $3,712/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.
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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 | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC | $2,375 | +94% | 32 |
| Cary, NC | $2,103 | +72% | 32 |
| Morrisville, NC | $1,712 | +40% | 26 |
| Raleigh, NC | $1,653 | +35% | 22 |
| Wilmington, NC | $1,430 | +17% | 11 |
| Winston Salem, NC | $1,910 | +56% | 9 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Fayetteville, NC?
The average rent in Fayetteville, NC is $1,226 per month, based on 81 units across 7 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Fayetteville, NC?
The lowest available rent in Fayetteville, NC starts at $835 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Fayetteville, NC?
1-bedroom apartments in Fayetteville, NC average $863/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $835/mo across 19 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Fayetteville, NC?
2-bedroom apartments in Fayetteville, NC average $1,165/mo. Units start from $935/mo across 36 units currently listed.
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