Average rent in Fayetteville, AR
November 2026. Based on 56 live listings, updated daily.
| Size | Average rent | Lowest | Listings | vs Arkansas | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $911 | $655 | 38 | about the same | 36% lower |
| 2 bedroom | $1,482 | $996 | 3 | 10% higher | 12% lower |
| 3 bedroom | $1,714 | $835 | 13 | about the same | 14% lower |
| 4+ bedroom | $2,600 | $2,000 | 2 | 9% lower | 21% lower |
| All sizes | $1,188 | $655 | 56 | 6% higher | 32% lower |
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What rent costs in Fayetteville, AR
A 1-bedroom averages $911, a 2-bedroom averages $1,482 and a 3-bedroom averages $1,714 a month. Overall, rent in Fayetteville, AR is 32% lower than the US average of $1,735 and 6% higher than the Arkansas average of $1,119.
Using the common rule of spending no more than 30% of take-home pay on rent, an average 1-bedroom in Fayetteville needs about $3,050 a month after tax.
Common questions
What is the average rent in Fayetteville, AR?
The average rent in Fayetteville, AR is $1,188 a month across 56 live listings (November 2026).
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Fayetteville?
A 1-bedroom in Fayetteville, AR averages $911 a month.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Fayetteville?
To keep an average 1-bedroom under 30% of your take-home pay, you'd want about $3,050 a month after tax.
Is rent in Fayetteville higher than the US average?
Rent in Fayetteville, AR is 32% lower than the US average of $1,735 across all listings we track.
Averages are calculated from live listings on RentFrat and refresh daily. Last updated 2026-11-09.