
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Fayetteville, AR from $400 (233 Rentals)
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1312 N Corsica Dr

Sweetser Properties

Pierce Properties

Aspen Heights Fayetteville

620 N Leverett Ave

The Park

624 Oakland Ave

Jordan Living Apartments

Mountain View Apartments
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Southern View I/II

Vantage Center

Moonlight Cottages, Duplex and Townhomes

987 S Benchmark Ln, Unit 1

Stearns Street

C&W Grandview Apartments

Clear Creek Village

920 N Leverett Ave, Unit 602

920 N Leverett Ave, Unit 824

1855 W Deane St
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Sycamore Apartments

Wedington Place Senior Apartments

The Cliffs

Ruby on the Creek Apartments

Porter Place Townhomes

Molly Court

Storer Avenue Apartments

820 W Piedmont Pl

Washington Plaza Apartments

The Links at Fayetteville
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2011 Helen St, Unit 2011

1770 N Gregg Ave

1770 N Gregg Ave, Unit 2

1774 N Gregg Ave, Unit 1

1774 N Gregg Ave, Unit 2

1774 N Gregg Ave, Unit 7

1766 N Gregg Ave, Unit 5

1766 N Gregg Ave

1774 N Gregg Ave

The Greens at Fayetteville
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The Nest

Sofay Lofts

Garden Park Apartments

Uptown Fayetteville

662 Taylor St

818 Morningside Dr

The Life at Rolling Meadows

Urban Loft Co Fayetteville

2015-2017 W Lawson St

The Fairways at Fayetteville
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Fayetteville, AR Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fayetteville?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Fayetteville Studio Apartments | $1,272 | $725 | $1,525 |
| Cheap Fayetteville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,431 | $625 | $5,555 |
| Cheap Fayetteville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,583 | $825 | $9,153 |
| Cheap Fayetteville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,626 | $735 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Fayetteville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,355 | $625 | $10,000+ |
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Fayetteville, AR Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Fayetteville, AR
Pricing Updated: 05/03/2026Current apartment rentals in the Fayetteville, AR area range in price from $625 to $20,466 with an overall median price of $13,962. The three Fayetteville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Fayetteville Country Club at $649, Hollybrooke Estates at $900, and Paradise Gardens at $785. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Fayetteville Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville Country Club | $1,349 | $649 | 148 |
| Hollybrooke Estates | $4,495 | $900 | 8 |
| Paradise Gardens | $5,880 | $785 | 272 |
| Rolling Meadows | $5,880 | $700 | 271 |
| Jefferson Walker | $7,756 | $995 | 12 |
| Downtown Fayetteville | $9,839 | $695 | 69 |
| Huntingdon | $9,960 | $700 | 278 |
| Missouri Oaks | $9,960 | $785 | 243 |
| Vantage Square | $9,960 | $785 | 230 |
| Asbell | $10,000 | $625 | 43 |
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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweetser Properties | Redbud, Gold Leaf, University, Noble Oaks 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Aspen Heights Fayetteville | 4 Bedroom - Boulder B | 4BR,4BA | $725 |
| The Park | Custom | 1BR,1BA | $785 |
| Jordan Living Apartments | Leverett Garden | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Keystone Crossing Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $815 |
| Southern View I/II | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $835 |
| Oakwood Place | Oakwood - 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
| Stearns Street | Classic Deluxe II/III | 1BR,1BA | $870 |
| Taylor Street Towers | Two bed/One bath-Orginal | 2BR,1BA | $895 |
| Sycamore Apartments | 1bed/1bath | 2BR,1BA | $895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fayetteville, AR
As of May 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fayetteville area is the $0.33 price per square foot Furnished Per Bed Lease Rate Model at The Row @ Arkansas in the in the Fayetteville Center neighborhood starting from $649. The second greatest value Fayetteville apartment is the D5 - 4x4 Model at College Town Fayetteville starting at $1,015 with a $0.58 price per square foot in the Fayetteville Center neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fayetteville apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Row @ Arkansas | Furnished Per Bed Lease Rate | 4BR,3BA | $0.33 |
| College Town Fayetteville | D5 - 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $0.58 |
| The Academy at Frisco | D5 | 4BR,4BA | $0.73 |
| Hidden Lake Townhomes | 2 Bed 2.5 Bath | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.86 |
| The Landing Fayetteville | B1 ST - 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.72 |
| Moonlight Cottages, Duplex and Townhomes | 18th Street | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.75 |
| Champions Club | Student Housing | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.79 |
| 500A Daniel Pl Springdale, AR 72764 | 3bd 2ba Parking | 3BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| The Vue on Stadium Drive Fayetteville | 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH | 2BR,2BA | $0.87 |
| Alight Fayetteville | 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH | 2BR,2BA | $0.84 |
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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, ARPopulation: 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 $895.
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 $13,962.
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 4,954 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 $723 which is $13,239 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fayetteville.
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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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