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property at 635 Whitham Ave

$825 - $850

1 Bedroom Rentals

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635 Whitham Ave

FayettevilleAR72701

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property at 315 Eureka Aly

$975 - $1,400

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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315 Eureka Aly

FayettevilleAR72701

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Fayetteville, AR Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Fayetteville, AR

Pricing Updated: 01/07/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Fayetteville, AR area range in price from $625 to $9,023 with an overall median price of $6,909. The three Fayetteville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Jefferson Walker at $699, Fayetteville Country Club at $705, and Asbell 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
Jefferson Walker$1,249$699159
Fayetteville Country Club$1,274$705106
Asbell$1,450$69936
Westwoods$1,450$69940
West 62$2,250$82519
Hollybrooke Estates$3,311$9008
Paradise Gardens$4,000$70080
Rolling Meadows$4,000$70083
Copper Creek$4,453$78548
Missouri Oaks$4,453$78551

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 Mount Sequoyah South neighborhood priced from $700. Aspen Heights Fayetteville in the Fayetteville Center 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
Oakwood PlaceOakwood - 2/12BR,1BA$750
Jordan Living ApartmentsLeverett Garden1BR,1BA$800
Moonlight Cottages, Duplex and TownhomesLewis Townhomes2BR,1BA$800
The NestSmall StudioStudio,1BA$825
C & W Apartments Springdale2x1 SPC2BR,1BA$825
Harmony Heights1B/1BA1BR,1BA$850
Southern View I/IIClassic Deluxe II1BR,1BA$865

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fayetteville, AR

As of January 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fayetteville area is the $0.59 price per square foot D5 - 4x4 Model at College Town Fayetteville in the in the Fayetteville Center neighborhood starting from $1,030. The second greatest value Fayetteville apartment is the 4 BEDROOM, 4 BATH FLAT Model at The Vue on Stadium Drive Fayetteville starting at $509 with a $0.30 price per square foot in the Heritage East 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.
College Town FayettevilleD5 - 4x44BR,4BA$0.59
The Vue on Stadium Drive Fayetteville4 BEDROOM, 4 BATH FLAT4BR,4BA$0.30
The Academy at FriscoD54BR,4BA$0.73
The Landing FayettevilleB1 UP - 2x22BR,2BA$0.70
Champions Club | Student Housing2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.77
Chamberland Square Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.03
Greenleaf TownhomesBetty Jo Upgraded Unit2BR,1.5BA$1.03
Alight Fayetteville2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$0.69
The ParkCustom2BR,1.5BA$0.98
Oakwood PlaceOakwood - 2/12BR,1BA$1.03

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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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 $865.

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 $6,909.

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 3,339 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 $763 which is $6,146 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fayetteville.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!