Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Heights Neighborhood of Fayetteville, AR from $400 (179 Rentals)

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FayettevilleAR72704

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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. Chestnut Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. 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
Chestnut Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$750
614 W Cleveland St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$795
Oakwood PlaceOakwood - 2/12BR,1BA$795
Southern View I/II1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$835
Cornerstone I/IICustom - Phase II1BR,1BA$850
Lightbearers Fayetteville1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$850
Jordan Living ApartmentsLeverett Garden1BR,1BA$895
The Reserve on Cato SpringsA1 - 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Heights, AR

As of August 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Heights area is the $0.27 price per square foot Furnished Per Bed Lease Rate Model at The Row @ Arkansas in the in the Fayetteville Center neighborhood starting from $525. The second greatest value University Heights 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 University Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Row @ ArkansasFurnished Per Bed Lease Rate4BR,3BA$0.27
The Retreat at FayettevilleFinley - 4x4.54BR,4.5BA$0.61
The Landing FayettevilleB2 UP - 2x22BR,2BA$0.64
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
Porter Place Townhomes2BR/1.5BA Upgrade2BR,1.5BA$1.08
Greenleaf TownhomesBetty Jo Renovated Unit2BR,1.5BA$1.03
Alight Fayetteville2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$0.86
Sycamore Apartments1bed/1bath2BR,1BA$1.09

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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 $899.

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 $1,440.

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 163 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 $655 which is $785 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Heights.

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