Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Heights Neighborhood of Fayetteville, AR from $400 (115 Rentals)

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FayettevilleAR72701
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635 Whitham Ave

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property at 626 W Dickson St

626 W Dickson St

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204 Shipley Alley

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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 4 Beds unit found at Yugo Fayetteville Dickson priced from $699. Sweetser Properties has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable University Heights apartments for rent in Fayetteville, AR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Yugo Fayetteville Dickson4 Bed, 4 Bath4BR,4BA$699
Sweetser PropertiesRedbud, Gold Leaf, University, Noble Oaks 1/11BR,1BA$700
Aspen Heights Fayetteville4 Bedroom - Boulder B4BR,4BA$725
Southern View I/II1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$810
The NestSmall StudioStudio,1BA$825
Porter Place Townhomes2BR/1.5BA Standard2BR,1BA$850
The Reserve on Cato SpringsA11BR,1BA$899
The Links at FayettevilleClassic Deluxe II1BR,1BA$900
Washington Plaza Apartments2 x 12BR,1BA$910
The Greens at FayettevilleClassic Deluxe IV & Classic Deluxe II1BR,1BA$920

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Heights, AR

As of July 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the University Heights area is the $1.22 price per square foot Furnished Whole House Rate Model at The Row @ Arkansas in the in the Fayetteville Center neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value University Heights apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Champions Club | Student Housing starting at $850 with a $0.71 price per square foot in the Heritage East 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 Whole House Rate4BR,3BA$1.22
Champions Club | Student Housing2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.71
Garden Park ApartmentsMagnolia4BR,2BA$1.33
The Vue on Stadium Drive Fayetteville2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$0.82
Porter Place Townhomes2BR/1.5BA Midgrade2BR,1.5BA$0.88
Alight Fayetteville2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$0.84
Washington Plaza Apartments2 x 12BR,1BA$1.10
Aspen Heights Fayetteville2 Bedroom - Frisco2BR,2BA$1.21
The Locale Fayetteville | Student HousingA32BR,2BA$1.30
Morningside ApartmentsNewly Renovated 2 Bed, 1 Bath Apartment - MOVE...2BR,1BA$1.30

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
University Heights, Fayetteville, AR

Ranked #2

Among neighborhoods in Fayetteville, AR for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

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.

Getting Around the University Heights Neighborhood in Fayetteville, AR

Walk Score®

26 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

34 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $920.

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 $15,920.

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 68 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 $573 which is $15,347 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Heights.

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