Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Heights Neighborhood of Fayetteville, AR from $400 (171 Rentals)

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property at 832 W Eagle St

$575

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$575
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$575

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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832 W Eagle St

FayettevilleAR72701

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property at 1774 N Gregg Ave

$925 - $1,095

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available May 8

1774 N Gregg Ave

FayettevilleAR72703

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University Heights, Fayetteville, AR Local Guide

Cheapest Available University Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Heights area of Fayetteville, AR is a 1 Bed unit found at Sweetser Properties priced from $700. Pierce Properties has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable University Heights apartments for rent in Fayetteville, AR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sweetser PropertiesRedbud, Gold Leaf, University, Noble Oaks 1/11BR,1BA$700
Pierce PropertiesCampus Studio Small, Large Option 1, 2, or 3Studio,1BA$725
Aspen Heights Fayetteville4 Bedroom - Boulder B4BR,4BA$725
Jordan Living ApartmentsLeverett Garden1BR,1BA$800
Southern View I/II1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$835
Oakwood PlaceOakwood - 2/12BR,1BA$850
Sycamore Apartments1bed/1bath2BR,1BA$895
Taylor Street TowersTwo bed/One bath-Orginal2BR,1BA$895
Nantucket1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$900
Wedington Place Senior Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Heights, AR

As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Heights 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 University Heights 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 University Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Row @ ArkansasFurnished Per Bed Lease Rate4BR,3BA$0.33
College Town FayettevilleD5 - 4x44BR,4BA$0.58
The Academy at FriscoD54BR,4BA$0.73
The Landing FayettevilleB1 ST - 2x22BR,2BA$0.72
Champions Club | Student Housing2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.79
Pleasant Woods Townhomes2 Bed 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.00
The Vue on Stadium Drive Fayetteville2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$0.87
Porter Place Townhomes2BR/1.5BA Upgrade2BR,1.5BA$1.08
Alight Fayetteville2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$0.84
Sycamore Apartments1bed/1bath2BR,1BA$1.05

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University Heights, Fayetteville, AR

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This website is proud to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Arkansas, including Fayetteville. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in University Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University Heights is under $900.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in University Heights?

The cheapest apartment in University Heights is Sweetser Properties which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in University Heights costs $17,140.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in University Heights?

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 138 regular apartments in University Heights 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 University Heights?

Cheap apartments in University Heights have an average cost of $593 which is $16,547 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Heights.

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