Cheap Apartments for Rent in Fayetteville, AR from $499 (205 Rentals)

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1774 N Gregg Ave

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Fayetteville, AR

Pricing Updated: 09/06/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Fayetteville, AR area range in price from $499 to $25,744 with an overall median price of $1,266. The three Fayetteville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Asbell at $1,025, Pine Valley at $1,025, and Skyler Place at $1,025. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Fayetteville Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Asbell$1,025$49962
Pine Valley$1,025$65058
Skyler Place$1,025$49961
Hollybrooke Estates$1,050$9006
Westwoods$1,055$49986
Wildflower Meadows$1,075$650119
Maple Terrace$1,095$625101
Mountain Ranch$1,096$625111
Bel-Air Acres$1,100$49997
Clabber Creek$1,100$499194

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 A4BR,4BA$725
Pierce PropertiesCampus Studio Small, Large Option 1, 2, or 3Studio,1BA$725
Chestnut Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$750
The ParkCustom1BR,1BA$785
Paradise ViewCustom1BR,1BA$785
942 W Holly St Fayetteville, AR 727030BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$795
614 W Cleveland St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$795
Oakwood PlaceOakwood - 2/12BR,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fayetteville, AR

As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fayetteville area is the $0.91 price per square foot 4/3 Unfurnished Townhome Model at The Row @ Arkansas in the in the Fayetteville Center neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Fayetteville apartment is the Finley - 4x4.5 Model at The Retreat at Fayetteville starting at $1,145 with a $0.61 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.
The Row @ Arkansas4/3 Unfurnished Townhome4BR,3BA$0.91
The Retreat at FayettevilleFinley - 4x4.54BR,4.5BA$0.61
4076 W Santa Maria Ln, Unit Charming 3 Bed 3.5 Bath T4076 W Santa Maria Ln3BR,3.5BA$1.03
The Landing FayettevilleB1 ST - 2x22BR,2BA$0.72
Champions Club | Student Housing2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.67
Pleasant Woods TownhomesPleasant Woods Town Homes2BR,2.5BA$1.00
Mitchell YardsTwo Bedroom2BR,2.5BA$0.77
The Vue on Stadium Drive Fayetteville2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$0.87
Greenleaf TownhomesBetty Jo Renovated Unit2BR,1.5BA$1.03
Alight Fayetteville2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$0.86

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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 $795.

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 $1,266.

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 6,204 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 $816 which is $450 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fayetteville.

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