What is the average apartment size in Fayetteville?

The average size for a Fayetteville, NC apartment is 1,002 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Fayetteville?

As of Aug / 2026, the average rent in Fayetteville is $1,287 per month, a 0.08% increase from last years average of $1,286.

What is the average apartment size in Fayetteville?

The typical apartment in Fayetteville offers about 1,002 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Fayetteville?

The most expensive neighborhoods in Fayetteville are Lake Rim - Remington Estates ($1,497/month), Bonnie Doone ($1,517/month), and Middle Creek ($1,550/month), often due to premium locations and high-end amenities.

Fayetteville, NC Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Fayetteville?

The typical rent budget in Fayetteville ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 67% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Fayetteville?

In Fayetteville, 53% of households rent while 47% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Q: What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Fayetteville?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Fayetteville include Shaws - University Estates ($1,023/month), Downtown Fayetteville ($1,048/month), and Eutaw - Cumberland Heights ($1,052/month), all below the citywide average of $1,287.

Last updated: September 30, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Fayetteville is $1,287, a 0.08% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,286.

One-bedroom apartments provide 742 square feet for $1,140, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-bedroom units at $1,292 offer 1,062 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,357 sq ft) for $1,636, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Fayetteville, NC

Last updated: September 30, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,287	1,002 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,140	742 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,292	1,062 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,636	1,357 sq. ft.

Fayetteville, NC rent trends

Rental prices in Fayetteville, NC have increased by 0.08% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,286 to $1,287.

What's the typical rent budget in Fayetteville, NC?

The largest share of rentals in Fayetteville, NC (67%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Fayetteville, NC?

43,492 or 53% of the households in Fayetteville, NC are renter-occupied while 39,197 or 47% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Fayetteville?

Shaws - University Estates $1,023/month

Downtown Fayetteville $1,048/month

Eutaw - Cumberland Heights $1,052/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,287/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Fayetteville?

Lake Rim - Remington Estates $1,497/month

Bonnie Doone $1,517/month

Middle Creek $1,550/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Fayetteville, NC By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Middle Creek	$1,550
Bonnie Doone	$1,517
Lake Rim - Remington Estates	$1,497
Cottonade	$1,466
Arran Lakes - Emerald Gardens	$1,378
Country Club Lake - The Greens	$1,354
Buckhead - Bradford Place	$1,329
Lakedale - Massey Hill	$1,308
King's Grant	$1,268
Briarwood - Holiday Park	$1,219
McFayden Lake - Harbour Pointe	$1,211
Chason Ridge	$1,198
Summer Hill	$1,185
Scotty Hills	$1,176
Vanstory Hills - Tallywood	$1,123
Eutaw - Cumberland Heights	$1,052
Downtown Fayetteville	$1,048
Shaws - University Estates	$1,023

Fayetteville | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Arran Lakes - Emerald Gardens is 9% lower than in Bonnie Doone

$1,378

Arran Lakes - Emerald Gardens rent is 7% higher than Fayetteville average

Average Rent $1,378

$1,517

Bonnie Doone rent is 18% higher than Fayetteville average

Average Rent $1,517

How Fayetteville Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Fayetteville	$1,287
Charlotte	$1,688
Raleigh	$1,594
Wilson	$1,352
Winston - Salem	$1,282
Durham	$1,562
Greensboro	$1,340
Rocky Mount	$1,220
Hickory	$1,487
Jacksonville	$1,316
Greenville	$1,398
Raeford, NC	$1,480
Sanford, NC	$1,327
Fuquay Varina, NC	$1,640
Pembroke, NC	$1,744
Southern Pines, NC	$1,660

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Fayetteville apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.