City Report · GA

Fayetteville

Pop. 19,719·14th most expensive in Georgia·Fayetteville rents are up 5.7% over the past year

Median rent (all units)

$2,205/mo

Year-over-Year

+5.7%

Month-over-Month

+1.5%

vs US Median

+$273

Reported rents

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Fayetteville · $2,205

More expensive than 70% of US cities · National median $1,932/mo

Rent Reality Score

63/100

Good value

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 6% below what Fayetteville's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent

$2,205/mo

Expected by trend

$2,354/mo

The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Fayetteville's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,740

1 BR

$1,805

2 BR

$2,000

3 BR

$2,410

4 BR+

$2,900

Fair Market Rent (HUD)

$2,000/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,205 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

From the history

What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

January. Asking rents in Fayetteville usually run 0.8% below trend in January and 1% above it in August, about $40 a month apart at today's median. Based on 11 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in Fayetteville is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2015.

Past year vs. the rest of Georgia

Rent in Fayetteville changed +5.7% over the year to September 2026. Across the 115 Georgia cities Zillow tracks, the typical change was +2.3%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in Fayetteville rose 47.1% while median household income rose 11.8% ($73,526 to $82,188). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in Fayetteville is 54.8% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 3 months in a row, and rose in 11 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($82,188) is $2,055 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($2,000); a 3-bedroom is $2,410.

Cheaper nearby

Bonanza, 8 miles away, rents for 13% less ($1,923/mo), about $3,400 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for Fayetteville. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$26,460/yr

At $2,205/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 5.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+5.7% YoY, +1.5% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Fayetteville, GA is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 41.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

19,719

Median income

$82,188

Median age

42.7

Renters

31%

Age distribution

21.6%

19.5%

22.5%

14.1%

22.3%

Under 1821.6%

18–3419.5%

35–5422.5%

55–6414.1%

65+22.3%

Gender

47%

53%

Male47%

Female53%

Race & ethnicity

38.8%

39.9%

White38.8%

Black39.9%

Hispanic5.1%

Asian5.5%

Other10.8%

Education (25+)

23.9%

28.9%

41.2%

No HS diploma5.9%

HS diploma23.9%

Some college28.9%

Bachelor's+41.2%

Housing tenure

69%

31%

Owner69%

Renter31%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Fayetteville, GA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,618 → $2,205

up 36.3%

Income

$73,998 → $82,188

up 11.1%

Population

18,633 → 19,719

up 5.8%

Renter share

31.1% → 31%

-0.1 pts

Bachelor's+

37.4% → 41.2%

+3.8 pts

Five years ago, renters in Fayetteville, GA paid around $1,618 a month. That figure now sits near $2,205, up 36.3% from the 2021 baseline. Census figures show median household income at $82,188 today, compared with $73,998 five years earlier. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show Fayetteville, GA adding about 1,086 residents over the five-year window, up 5.8% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 37.4% to 41.2% across the same window. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Fayetteville on your salary?

At $2,205/mo, how Fayetteville rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $89,756/yr · Rent = 29.5% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $63,726/yr · Rent = 41.5% income

rent-burdened

Police Officer

Avg $73,407/yr · Rent = 36% income

stretched

Software Developer

Avg $131,205/yr · Rent = 20.2% income

affordable

Lawyer

Avg $167,647/yr · Rent = 15.8% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $59,670/yr · Rent = 44.3% income

rent-burdened

Truck Driver

Avg $53,875/yr · Rent = 49.1% income

rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $66,405/yr · Rent = 39.8% income

stretched

By apartment size

Fayetteville rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Fayetteville. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

Tips for renters in Fayetteville

About renting in Fayetteville, GA

Last updated: October 17, 2026

The median rent in Fayetteville is $2,205/mo as of October 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,740/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,000/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,805/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,410/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($82,188/yr), Fayetteville ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in Fayetteville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $88,000/year (about $42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,205/mo in Fayetteville. The local median household income is $82,188/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in Fayetteville?

Rent in Fayetteville has risen 5.7% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2015.

When is the cheapest time to rent in Fayetteville?

Asking rents in Fayetteville are usually lowest in January, about 0.8% below their yearly trend, and highest in August, about 1% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $40 a month. This pattern comes from 11 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in Fayetteville?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in Fayetteville rose 47.1% while median household income rose 11.8%, from $73,526 to $82,188. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

Which Fayetteville neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Fayetteville are 30214 ($2,208/mo), and 30215 ($2,261/mo). Citywide, the median rent is $2,205/mo.

How does Fayetteville rent compare to other cities in Georgia?

Fayetteville is one of the pricier among Georgia cities for rent, ranking #14 of 133 tracked cities at $2,205/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in Fayetteville changed +5.7%, against a typical +2.3% across the 115 Georgia cities Zillow tracks.