Cheap Apartments for Rent in Fayetteville, AR from $400 (188 Rentals)

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Aspen Heights Fayetteville
$725 - $1,050
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$675 - $1,000
Required Monthly Fees
$50
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$725 - $1,050
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Aspen Heights Fayetteville

1855 W Arvada LoopFayetteville, AR 72701
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property at 635 Whitham Ave

$825 - $850

1 Bedroom Rentals

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635 Whitham Ave

FayettevilleAR72701
property at 85 W 15th St

$850 - $1,400

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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85 W 15th St

FayettevilleAR72701

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The Life at Rolling Meadows
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$895 - $1,492
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$888 - $1,485
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$7
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$895 - $1,492
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Life at Rolling Meadows

4404 W Wedington DrFayetteville, AR 72704
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SoFay Lofts
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$950 - $1,295
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$800 - $1,145
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$150
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$950 - $1,295
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

SoFay Lofts

1767 W Bedford LoopFayetteville, AR 72701
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The Avenue
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$950 - $1,595
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$915 - $1,560
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$35
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$950 - $1,595
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Avenue

3001 W Wedington DrFayetteville, AR 72701
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property at 1701 N Lewis Ave

$900 - $950

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1701 N Lewis Ave

FayettevilleAR72703

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Fayetteville, AR Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Fayetteville, AR

Pricing Updated: 02/21/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Fayetteville, AR area range in price from $625 to $21,809 with an overall median price of $11,509. The three Fayetteville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Fayetteville Country Club at $699, Asbell at $699, and Westwoods at $699. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Fayetteville Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Fayetteville Country Club$1,310$699113
Asbell$1,450$69953
Westwoods$1,450$69966
Bridgeport$1,600$75081
Clabber Creek$4,000$650137
Paradise Gardens$4,000$730326
Rolling Meadows$4,000$700324
Salem Village$4,000$650138
Wildflower Meadows$4,743$83575
Missouri Oaks$6,161$785278

Cheapest Available Fayetteville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Fayetteville, AR is a 1 Bed unit found at Sweetser Properties in the Outer Fayetteville neighborhood priced from $700. Aspen Heights Fayetteville in the Outer Fayetteville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fayetteville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sweetser PropertiesRedbud, Gold Leaf, University, Noble Oaks 1/11BR,1BA$700
Aspen Heights Fayetteville4 Bedroom - Boulder B4BR,4BA$725
Yugo Fayetteville Dickson4 Bed, 4 Bath4BR,4BA$739
The ParkCustom1BR,1BA$785
Jordan Living ApartmentsLeverett Garden1BR,1BA$800
Moonlight Cottages, Duplex and TownhomesLewis Townhomes2BR,1BA$800
Clear Creek Village2 Bedroom / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$825
The NestSmall StudioStudio,1BA$825
C & W Apartments Springdale2x1 SPC2BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fayetteville, AR

As of February 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fayetteville area is the $0.40 price per square foot Furnished Per Bed Lease Rate Model at The Row @ Arkansas in the in the Outer Fayetteville neighborhood starting from $795. The second greatest value Fayetteville apartment is the D5 - 4x4 Model at College Town Fayetteville starting at $950 with a $0.54 price per square foot in the Outer Fayetteville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fayetteville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Row @ ArkansasFurnished Per Bed Lease Rate4BR,3BA$0.40
College Town FayettevilleD5 - 4x44BR,4BA$0.54
The Academy at FriscoD54BR,4BA$0.73
Hidden Lake Townhomes2 Bed 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$0.86
The Landing FayettevilleB1 UP - 2x22BR,2BA$0.70
Champions Club | Student Housing2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.77
Pleasant Woods Townhomes2 Bed 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.00
500A Daniel Pl Springdale, AR 727643bd 2ba Parking3BR,2BA$1.00
The Vue on Stadium Drive Fayetteville2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$0.78
Alight Fayetteville2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$0.76

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Fayetteville Overview

People living in apartments in Fayetteville, AR have a lot to look forward to, from scenic mountain vistas to a thriving university community with all the culture and excitement that comes along with it. Fayetteville is a great place to settle down whether you're looking for peace and quiet, a new adventure every day, or something in between.

Why live in Fayetteville, AR?

Fayetteville offers the best of both worlds if you want the bustle and culture of a university town with the opportunity to get away from it all in just a short trip to the mountains. Thanks to the influx of college students much of the year, the city boasts an eclectic and budget-friendly array of restaurants and coffee shops.

Fayetteville, AR
Population: 86,751

Ranked #386

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fayetteville Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Fayetteville?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fayetteville is under $825.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fayetteville?

The cheapest apartment in Fayetteville is Sweetser Properties which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Fayetteville costs $11,509.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fayetteville?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3,841 regular apartments in Fayetteville that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Fayetteville?

Cheap apartments in Fayetteville have an average cost of $796 which is $10,713 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fayetteville.

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