← Rent by cityTypical monthly rent in Fayetteville, NC, over the past three years
Rent in Fayetteville, NC
Data as of August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index
Typical rent
$1,367
1-year change
+2.1%
3-year change
+8.8%
Metro, 1-year change
+2.4%
Rents in Fayetteville rose +2.1%, slower than the US overall (+2.5%). An increase much above +2.1% is worth questioning.
Typical rent in Fayetteville, past 3 years
All unit sizes, monthly
Show as a table
| Month | Typical rent |
|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $1,367 |
| Jul 2026 | $1,369 |
| Jun 2026 | $1,367 |
| May 2026 | $1,365 |
| Apr 2026 | $1,357 |
| Mar 2026 | $1,349 |
| Feb 2026 | $1,340 |
| Jan 2026 | $1,341 |
| Dec 2025 | $1,341 |
| Nov 2025 | $1,342 |
| Oct 2025 | $1,339 |
| Sep 2025 | $1,340 |
| Aug 2025 | $1,339 |
| Jul 2025 | $1,341 |
| Jun 2025 | $1,333 |
| May 2025 | $1,331 |
| Apr 2025 | $1,319 |
| Mar 2025 | $1,316 |
| Feb 2025 | $1,311 |
| Jan 2025 | $1,307 |
| Dec 2024 | $1,302 |
| Nov 2024 | $1,299 |
| Oct 2024 | $1,299 |
| Sep 2024 | $1,300 |
| Aug 2024 | $1,296 |
| Jul 2024 | $1,288 |
| Jun 2024 | $1,282 |
| May 2024 | $1,274 |
| Apr 2024 | $1,268 |
| Mar 2024 | $1,259 |
| Feb 2024 | $1,252 |
| Jan 2024 | $1,249 |
| Dec 2023 | $1,244 |
| Nov 2023 | $1,246 |
| Oct 2023 | $1,247 |
| Sep 2023 | $1,255 |
| Aug 2023 | $1,257 |
Estimated typical rent by size
| Studio | $1,300 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,300 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,300 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,450 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $2,050 |
City typical rent × NC bedroom ratios from the Census American Community Survey. Rough guide only.
Check your own increase
ZIP-level trends can differ a lot from the city average.
By ZIP code
| ZIP | Typical rent | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| 28301 | $1,415 | +3.9% |
| 28303 | $1,305 | +1.0% |
| 28304 | $1,363 | +4.1% |
| 28305 | $1,453 | +4.5% |
| 28306 | $1,750 | +1.9% |
| 28311 | $1,283 | +2.7% |
| 28312 | $848 | – |
| 28314 | $1,387 | +0.6% |
Negotiating a renewal in Fayetteville
- Check your own ZIP, not just the city: in Fayetteville, ZIP-level changes over the past year range from +0.6% to +4.5%.
- Start 60–90 days before your lease ends, before you're short on time to look elsewhere.
- Lead with wanting to stay, then the numbers: your increase next to the local trend, with the source named.
- Name a specific number, and offer something in return, like a longer lease, if you can.
- Get any agreement in writing before you sign the renewal.