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632 Whitham Ave

FayettevilleAR72701

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711 W Douglas St

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Fayetteville, AR

Pricing Updated: 05/29/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Fayetteville, AR area range in price from $625 to $21,010 with an overall median price of $14,196. The three Fayetteville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Westwoods at $730, Jefferson Walker at $730, and Asbell at $730. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Fayetteville Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Westwoods$1,350$73067
Jefferson Walker$1,390$73025
Asbell$1,392$73050
Skyler Place$1,392$73048
Fayetteville Country Club$1,400$82515
Missouri Oaks$1,447$73076
Vantage Square$1,447$73081
West 62$1,787$69944
Hollybrooke Estates$1,950$87511
Paradise Gardens$4,000$64085

Cheapest Available Fayetteville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Fayetteville, AR is a 1 Bed unit found at C & W Apartments Springdale in the West End Place neighborhood priced from $680. Sweetser Properties in the Mount Sequoyah South neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fayetteville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
C & W Apartments Springdale1x1 Lowell Rd1BR,1BA$680
Sweetser PropertiesRedbud, Gold Leaf, University, Noble Oaks 1/11BR,1BA$700
Aspen Heights Fayetteville4 Bedroom - Boulder B4BR,4BA$725
The ParkCustom1BR,1BA$760
C&W Grandview Apartments2x1.52BR,1BA$775
Yugo Fayetteville Dickson4 Bed, 4 Bath4BR,4BA$779
Moonlight Cottages, Duplex and TownhomesLewis Townhomes2BR,1BA$800
Southern View I/II1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$810
Vantage CenterVantage Center1BR,1BA$815
Oakwood PlaceOakwood - 2/12BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fayetteville, AR

As of May 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fayetteville area is the $0.40 price per square foot Furnished rate - per bed Model at The Row @ Arkansas in the in the Asbell neighborhood starting from $790. The second greatest value Fayetteville apartment is the C2 Model at Habberton Ridge starting at $1,575 with a $1.06 price per square foot in the Oaks 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 rate - per bed4BR,3BA$0.40
Habberton RidgeC23BR,2BA$1.06
1974 E Peppervine Dr, Unit 19741974 E Peppervine Dr3BR,2BA$1.08
Champions Club | Student Housing2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.71
The Vue on Stadium Drive Fayetteville2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$0.82
Porter Place Townhomes2BR/1.5BA Midgrade2BR,1.5BA$0.88
501 Daniel Pl, Unit A501 Daniel Pl3BR,2BA$1.06
Alight Fayetteville2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$0.84
C&W Grandview Apartments2x1.52BR,1.5BA$0.94
Moonlight Cottages, Duplex and TownhomesLewis Townhomes2BR,1.5BA$1.00

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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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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Fayetteville, AR

Ranked #4

Among cities in Arkansas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Fayetteville, AR

Walk Score®

46 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

54 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

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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 C & W Apartments Springdale which is listed at $680, while the average apartment in Fayetteville costs $14,196.

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 1,197 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 $558 which is $13,638 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fayetteville.

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