Studio Apartment Rent in Fayetteville, AR
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Fayetteville, Arkansas as of October 2026. That's +45% lower than the citywide median of $1,581 and +32% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Fayetteville
Compare Fayetteville's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Arkansas
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russellville | $600 |
| 2 | Pine Bluff | $615 |
| 3 | Searcy | $650 |
| 4 | Paragould | $660 |
| 5 | Greenwood | $700 |
| 6 | Van Buren | $700 |
| 7 | Mountain Home | $720 |
| 8 | Fort Smith | $726 |
| 9 | Jonesboro | $737 |
| 10 | Hot Springs | $770 |
| 11 | Prairie Grove | $790 |
| 12 | Siloam Springs | $790 |
| 13 | Texarkana | $820 |
| 14 | Gentry | $840 |
| 15 | Springdale | $845 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Arkansas
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pea Ridge | $1,280 |
| 2 | Centerton | $1,070 |
| 3 | Hot Springs Village | $1,060 |
| 4 | Farmington | $1,000 |
| 5 | Bentonville | $970 |
| 6 | Bella Vista | $965 |
| 7 | Maumelle | $940 |
| 8 | Little Rock | $918 |
| 9 | Sherwood | $900 |
| 10 | North Little Rock | $898 |
| 11 | Cabot | $890 |
| 12 | Rogers | $885 |
| 13 | Benton | $885 |
| 14 | Ward | $880 |
| 15 | Fayetteville (this page) | $873 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Fayetteville.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Fayetteville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springdale, AR | 7.4 mi | $845 | $-28 (-3%) |
| Farmington, AR | 9.2 mi | $1,000 | +$127 (+15%) |
| Prairie Grove, AR | 16.2 mi | $790 | $-83 (-10%) |
| Rogers, AR | 17.5 mi | $885 | +$12 (+1%) |
| Bentonville, AR | 20.5 mi | $970 | +$97 (+11%) |
| Siloam Springs, AR | 22.6 mi | $790 | $-83 (-10%) |
| Centerton, AR | 22.9 mi | $1,070 | +$197 (+23%) |
| Gentry, AR | 25.3 mi | $840 | $-33 (-4%) |
| Pea Ridge, AR | 27 mi | $1,280 | +$407 (+47%) |
| Bella Vista, AR | 28.5 mi | $965 | +$92 (+11%) |
| Van Buren, AR | 44.2 mi | $700 | $-173 (-20%) |
| Fort Smith, AR | 53.4 mi | $726 | $-147 (-17%) |
Studio rent in Fayetteville — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Fayetteville?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Fayetteville, Arkansas is $873 per month. This is +45% below the citywide median of $1,581.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Fayetteville?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $34,920 ($2,910/month gross), which works out to roughly $16.79/hour at a full-time job.
Is Fayetteville expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Fayetteville's studio median of $873 is +32% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 16th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Fayetteville rank for studio rent in Arkansas?
Among the 34 cities in Arkansas with studio data, Fayetteville ranks #20 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Fayetteville?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Springdale ($845), Prairie Grove ($790), Siloam Springs ($790).