Average Rent in Fayetteville, NC

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Current Versus Historical Fayetteville, NC Rents

Fayetteville rentals average $813 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,100 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,455, or roughly $13 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $1,000 to $1,000. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $43 (5.26%) year-over-year from $808 to $850. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $15 (-1.41%) year-over-year from $1,065 to $1,050. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $1,550 to $1,550. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $233 (12.03%) year-over-year from $1,939 to $2,173. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.51% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.93% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.48% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$15.00	$850	$808 (5.26%)	$853 (-0.39%)
2 BR	$12.64	$1,050	$1,065 (-1.41%)	$1,016 (3.36%)
3 BR	$13.20	$1,550	$1,550 (0.00%)	$1,423 (8.90%)
4+ BR	$11.59	$2,173	$1,939 (12.03%)	$1,948 (11.51%)

Historical Rents in Fayetteville, NC

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Top Cities Near Fayetteville

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Top Neighborhoods Near Fayetteville

There are a total of 6 neighborhoods in or near Fayetteville. Some of these neighborhoods include Westover, Terry Sanford, and Douglas Byrd. We've included all of these top 6 neighborhoods in or near Fayetteville, NC in the following table.

The average rent for these 6 neighborhoods in or near Fayetteville, NC is currently around $1,520 per month. A total of 3 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only three neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,520. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Fayetteville's average rent, which is only $1,455. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Fayetteville, Westover has the most affordable average rent at $1,398 per month. Whereas, at $1,900 average rent per month, Jack Britt is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Fayetteville. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Westover, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$725	$943	$1,398
Terry Sanford, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$799	$1,048	$1,400
Douglas Byrd, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$800	$1,185	$1,454
Seventy-First, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$875	$1,000	$1,585
South View, Hope Mills, NC	N/A	$1,025	$1,050	$1,650
Jack Britt, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	N/A	N/A	$1,900

Top Counties Near Fayetteville

There are a total of 3 counties located by Fayetteville, NC. Some of these counties include Cumberland, NC, Hoke, NC, and Harnett, NC. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,850. That's roughly around $13 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Cumberland, NC. Its average rent per month is $1,500. Vice versa, with an average rent of $1,895, Harnett, NC is the most expensive county by Fayetteville, NC.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Fayetteville, NC is 3.08% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Fayetteville, NC is 17.50% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Cumberland, NC	N/A	$838	$1,050	$1,500
Hoke, NC	N/A	$800	$1,175	$1,850
Harnett, NC	N/A	$973	$1,300	$1,895

Top Zipcodes Near Fayetteville

There are a total of 5 zipcodes in or near Fayetteville, NC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,500. A total of 2 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 28303, Fayetteville, NC at $1,338 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $1,800 per month is 28306, Cumberland County, NC.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Fayetteville, NC is $750 per month. Or in other words, $12 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,075 per month. Which comes out to $12 per sqft. The following table includes the top 5 zipcodes in Fayetteville, NC. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
28314, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	N/A	$1,099	$1,550
28303, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$762	$925	$1,338
28304, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$875	$1,000	$1,500
28311, Cumberland County, NC	N/A	$750	$1,250	$1,435
28306, Cumberland County, NC	N/A	N/A	$1,075	$1,800

Frequently Asked Questions - Fayetteville Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Fayetteville, NC?

The average monthly rental price for Fayetteville, NC apartments for rent is approximately $1,455. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Fayetteville, NC rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Fayetteville, NC.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Fayetteville, NC?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $813 and an average price per square feet of $15.00. There are a total of 30 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Fayetteville.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Fayetteville, NC?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,000 and an average price per square feet of $12.64. There are a total of 105 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Fayetteville.

How have rent prices in Fayetteville, NC changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Fayetteville, NC can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.00%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Fayetteville, NC?

A reasonable rent price in Fayetteville, NC is around $1,164/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.