Average Rent in Fayetteville, NC

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Current Versus Historical Fayetteville, NC Rents

Fayetteville rentals average $825 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,395, or roughly $1 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in January 2025, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $453 (27.04%) year-over-year from $1,675 to $2,128. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $8 (0.96%) year-over-year from $817 to $825. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $16 (1.56%) year-over-year from $1,017 to $1,033. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $77 (5.48%) year-over-year from $1,398 to $1,475. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $231 (13.07%) year-over-year from $1,767 to $1,998. 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 2.06% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.12% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.23% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.18% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jan 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$1.26	$825	$817 (0.96%)	$730 (13.01%)
2 BR	$1.03	$1,033	$1,017 (1.56%)	$893 (15.69%)
3 BR	$1.10	$1,475	$1,398 (5.48%)	$1,243 (18.65%)
4+ BR	$0.95	$1,998	$1,767 (13.07%)	$1,598 (24.97%)

Historical Rents in Fayetteville, NC

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Top Cities Near Fayetteville

Let's compare Fayetteville, NC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size.

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Top Neighborhoods Near Fayetteville

There are a total of 3 neighborhoods in or near Fayetteville. Some of these neighborhoods include Terry Sanford, Westover, and Seventy-First. We've included all of these top 3 neighborhoods in or near Fayetteville, NC in the following chart.

The average rent for these 3 neighborhoods in or near Fayetteville, NC is currently around $1,343 per month. A total of 2 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only a single neighborhood out of these neighborhoods has a higher average rent. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Fayetteville, Terry Sanford has the most affordable average rent at $1,200 per month. Whereas, at $1,475 average rent per month, Seventy-First is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Fayetteville. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Terry Sanford, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$725	$995	$1,200
Westover, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$750	$1,100	$1,343
Seventy-First, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$838	$985	$1,475

Top Counties Near Fayetteville

There are a total of 3 counties located by Fayetteville, NC. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,648. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Cumberland, NC. It's average rent per month is $1,400. 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 33.33% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Fayetteville, NC is 25.00% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 2 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Cumberland, NC	N/A	$825	$1,025	$1,400
Harnett, NC	N/A	$1,375	$1,575	$1,895

Top Zipcodes Near Fayetteville

You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

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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 $1,395. 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 studio apartment in Fayetteville, NC?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 0 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Fayetteville.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $825 and an average price per square feet of $1.26. There are a total of 29 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 $1,040 and an average price per square feet of $1.03. There are a total of 83 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 0.27%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Fayetteville, NC?

A reasonable rent price in Fayetteville, NC is around $1,116/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.