2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Fayetteville, AR
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Fayetteville, Arkansas as of August 2026. That's +32% lower than the citywide median of $1,670 and +31% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in Arkansas
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pine Bluff | $830 |
| 2 | Batesville | $860 |
| 3 | Morrilton | $870 |
| 4 | Russellville | $870 |
| 5 | Paragould | $900 |
| 6 | Searcy | $910 |
| 7 | Van Buren | $920 |
| 8 | Greenwood | $930 |
| 9 | Mountain Home | $950 |
| 10 | Fort Smith | $958 |
| 11 | Greenbrier | $990 |
| 12 | Jacksonville | $990 |
| 13 | Conway | $1,000 |
| 14 | Hot Springs | $1,000 |
| 15 | Prairie Grove | $1,010 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Arkansas
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pea Ridge | $1,670 |
| 2 | Centerton | $1,390 |
| 3 | Farmington | $1,300 |
| 4 | Johnson | $1,265 |
| 5 | Bentonville | $1,260 |
| 6 | Bella Vista | $1,260 |
| 7 | Barling | $1,150 |
| 8 | Rogers | $1,140 |
| 9 | Fayetteville (this page) | $1,140 |
| 10 | Springdale | $1,100 |
| 11 | Gentry | $1,100 |
| 12 | Maumelle | $1,090 |
| 13 | Little Rock | $1,068 |
| 14 | Sherwood | $1,050 |
| 15 | North Little Rock | $1,043 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Fayetteville.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Fayetteville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springdale, AR | 7.4 mi | $1,100 | $-40 (-4%) |
| Farmington, AR | 9.2 mi | $1,300 | +$160 (+14%) |
| Prairie Grove, AR | 16.2 mi | $1,010 | $-130 (-11%) |
| Rogers, AR | 17.5 mi | $1,140 | — |
| Bentonville, AR | 20.5 mi | $1,260 | +$120 (+11%) |
| Siloam Springs, AR | 22.6 mi | $1,010 | $-130 (-11%) |
| Centerton, AR | 22.9 mi | $1,390 | +$250 (+22%) |
| Gentry, AR | 25.3 mi | $1,100 | $-40 (-4%) |
| Pea Ridge, AR | 27 mi | $1,670 | +$530 (+46%) |
| Bella Vista, AR | 28.5 mi | $1,260 | +$120 (+11%) |
| Van Buren, AR | 44.2 mi | $920 | $-220 (-19%) |
| Fort Smith, AR | 53.4 mi | $958 | $-182 (-16%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Fayetteville — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Fayetteville?
As of August 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Fayetteville, Arkansas is $1,140 per month. This is +32% below the citywide median of $1,670.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Fayetteville?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $45,600 ($3,800/month gross), which works out to roughly $21.92/hour at a full-time job.
Is Fayetteville expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Fayetteville's 2-bedroom median of $1,140 is +31% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 15th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Fayetteville rank for 2-bedroom rent in Arkansas?
Among the 36 cities in Arkansas with 2-bedroom data, Fayetteville ranks #28 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Fayetteville?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Springdale ($1,100), Prairie Grove ($1,010), Siloam Springs ($1,010).