1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Fayetteville, AR
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Fayetteville, Arkansas as of October 2026. That's +40% lower than the citywide median of $1,581 and +32% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Fayetteville
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Fayetteville
Compare Fayetteville's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Arkansas
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pine Bluff | $567 |
| 2 | Russellville | $660 |
| 3 | Van Buren | $700 |
| 4 | Greenwood | $710 |
| 5 | Mountain Home | $720 |
| 6 | Fort Smith | $728 |
| 7 | Searcy | $750 |
| 8 | Paragould | $770 |
| 9 | Hot Springs | $775 |
| 10 | Texarkana | $820 |
| 11 | Prairie Grove | $840 |
| 12 | Siloam Springs | $840 |
| 13 | Jonesboro | $857 |
| 14 | Conway | $860 |
| 15 | Greenbrier | $860 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Arkansas
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pea Ridge | $1,390 |
| 2 | Centerton | $1,160 |
| 3 | Farmington | $1,080 |
| 4 | Hot Springs Village | $1,070 |
| 5 | Bentonville | $1,050 |
| 6 | Bella Vista | $1,045 |
| 7 | Rogers | $950 |
| 8 | Fayetteville (this page) | $947 |
| 9 | Maumelle | $940 |
| 10 | Little Rock | $924 |
| 11 | Springdale | $920 |
| 12 | Gentry | $920 |
| 13 | Sherwood | $910 |
| 14 | North Little Rock | $900 |
| 15 | Ward | $890 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Fayetteville.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Fayetteville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springdale, AR | 7.4 mi | $920 | $-27 (-3%) |
| Farmington, AR | 9.2 mi | $1,080 | +$133 (+14%) |
| Prairie Grove, AR | 16.2 mi | $840 | $-107 (-11%) |
| Rogers, AR | 17.5 mi | $950 | +$3 (0%) |
| Bentonville, AR | 20.5 mi | $1,050 | +$103 (+11%) |
| Siloam Springs, AR | 22.6 mi | $840 | $-107 (-11%) |
| Centerton, AR | 22.9 mi | $1,160 | +$213 (+22%) |
| Gentry, AR | 25.3 mi | $920 | $-27 (-3%) |
| Pea Ridge, AR | 27 mi | $1,390 | +$443 (+47%) |
| Bella Vista, AR | 28.5 mi | $1,045 | +$98 (+10%) |
| Van Buren, AR | 44.2 mi | $700 | $-247 (-26%) |
| Fort Smith, AR | 53.4 mi | $728 | $-219 (-23%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Fayetteville — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Fayetteville?
As of October 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Fayetteville, Arkansas is $947 per month. This is +40% below the citywide median of $1,581.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Fayetteville?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $37,880 ($3,157/month gross), which works out to roughly $18.21/hour at a full-time job.
Is Fayetteville expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Fayetteville's 1-bedroom median of $947 is +32% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 16th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Fayetteville rank for 1-bedroom rent in Arkansas?
Among the 34 cities in Arkansas with 1-bedroom data, Fayetteville ranks #27 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Fayetteville?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Springdale ($920), Prairie Grove ($840), Siloam Springs ($840).