3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Fayetteville, AR
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Fayetteville, Arkansas as of July 2026. That's +7% lower than the citywide median of $1,720 and +25% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-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 3-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 3-bedroom in Arkansas
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pine Bluff | $999 |
| 2 | Batesville | $1,140 |
| 3 | Johnson | $1,148 |
| 4 | Searcy | $1,180 |
| 5 | Russellville | $1,200 |
| 6 | Mountain Home | $1,230 |
| 7 | Van Buren | $1,250 |
| 8 | Greenwood | $1,260 |
| 9 | Paragould | $1,260 |
| 10 | Hot Springs | $1,265 |
| 11 | Texarkana | $1,280 |
| 12 | Fort Smith | $1,304 |
| 13 | Greenbrier | $1,310 |
| 14 | Jacksonville | $1,310 |
| 15 | Conway | $1,330 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in Arkansas
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pea Ridge | $2,340 |
| 2 | Centerton | $1,950 |
| 3 | Farmington | $1,820 |
| 4 | Bentonville | $1,765 |
| 5 | Bella Vista | $1,765 |
| 6 | Rogers | $1,605 |
| 7 | Fayetteville (this page) | $1,600 |
| 8 | Barling | $1,560 |
| 9 | Springdale | $1,545 |
| 10 | Maumelle | $1,450 |
| 11 | Siloam Springs | $1,430 |
| 12 | Prairie Grove | $1,430 |
| 13 | Little Rock | $1,423 |
| 14 | Sherwood | $1,400 |
| 15 | North Little Rock | $1,388 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than Fayetteville.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Fayetteville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springdale, AR | 7.4 mi | $1,545 | $-55 (-3%) |
| Farmington, AR | 9.2 mi | $1,820 | +$220 (+14%) |
| Prairie Grove, AR | 16.2 mi | $1,430 | $-170 (-11%) |
| Rogers, AR | 17.5 mi | $1,605 | +$5 (0%) |
| Bentonville, AR | 20.5 mi | $1,765 | +$165 (+10%) |
| Siloam Springs, AR | 22.6 mi | $1,430 | $-170 (-11%) |
| Centerton, AR | 22.9 mi | $1,950 | +$350 (+22%) |
| Pea Ridge, AR | 27 mi | $2,340 | +$740 (+46%) |
| Bella Vista, AR | 28.5 mi | $1,765 | +$165 (+10%) |
| Van Buren, AR | 44.2 mi | $1,250 | $-350 (-22%) |
| Fort Smith, AR | 53.4 mi | $1,304 | $-296 (-18%) |
| Barling, AR | 53.5 mi | $1,560 | $-40 (-2%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Fayetteville — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Fayetteville?
As of July 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Fayetteville, Arkansas is $1,600 per month. This is +7% below the citywide median of $1,720.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Fayetteville?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $64,000 ($5,333/month gross), which works out to roughly $30.77/hour at a full-time job.
Is Fayetteville expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Fayetteville's 3-bedroom median of $1,600 is +25% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 22th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Fayetteville rank for 3-bedroom rent in Arkansas?
Among the 34 cities in Arkansas with 3-bedroom data, Fayetteville ranks #28 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Fayetteville?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Springdale ($1,545), Prairie Grove ($1,430), Siloam Springs ($1,430).