1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Fayetteville, NC
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Fayetteville, North Carolina as of October 2026. That's +21% lower than the citywide median of $1,362 and +23% 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 North Carolina
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ranlo | $483 |
| 2 | Shelby | $710 |
| 3 | Albemarle | $770 |
| 4 | Henderson | $770 |
| 5 | Lillington | $780 |
| 6 | Bessemer City | $799 |
| 7 | Beaufort | $820 |
| 8 | Kings Mountain | $820 |
| 9 | Raeford | $820 |
| 10 | Aberdeen | $830 |
| 11 | Gibsonville | $836 |
| 12 | Marion | $840 |
| 13 | Washington | $840 |
| 14 | Kinston | $850 |
| 15 | Mount Airy | $850 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in North Carolina
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harrisburg | $2,470 |
| 2 | Holly Springs | $1,950 |
| 3 | Waxhaw | $1,930 |
| 4 | Apex | $1,897 |
| 5 | Davidson | $1,870 |
| 6 | Cornelius | $1,830 |
| 7 | Cary | $1,755 |
| 8 | Mint Hill | $1,720 |
| 9 | Carrboro | $1,635 |
| 10 | Indian Trail | $1,631 |
| 11 | Fuquay Varina | $1,630 |
| 12 | Wake Forest | $1,620 |
| 13 | Durham | $1,600 |
| 14 | Huntersville | $1,586 |
| 15 | Knightdale | $1,580 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Mills, NC | 9.1 mi | $1,080 | +$4 (0%) |
| Spring Lake, NC | 12.4 mi | $1,010 | $-66 (-6%) |
| Cameron, NC | 22.8 mi | $1,150 | +$74 (+7%) |
| Raeford, NC | 23.1 mi | $820 | $-256 (-24%) |
| Lillington, NC | 23.7 mi | $780 | $-296 (-28%) |
| Vass, NC | 25.7 mi | $1,450 | +$374 (+35%) |
| Sanford, NC | 32.9 mi | $1,130 | +$54 (+5%) |
| Southern Pines, NC | 33.4 mi | $1,050 | $-26 (-2%) |
| Angier, NC | 34.1 mi | $1,320 | +$244 (+23%) |
| Fuquay Varina, NC | 34.8 mi | $1,630 | +$554 (+51%) |
| Aberdeen, NC | 36.2 mi | $830 | $-246 (-23%) |
| Holly Springs, NC | 39.3 mi | $1,950 | +$874 (+81%) |
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, North Carolina is $1,076 per month. This is +21% below the citywide median of $1,362.
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 $43,040 ($3,587/month gross), which works out to roughly $20.69/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 $1,076 is +23% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 27th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Fayetteville rank for 1-bedroom rent in North Carolina?
Among the 125 cities in North Carolina with 1-bedroom data, Fayetteville ranks #57 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Fayetteville?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Spring Lake ($1,010), Raeford ($820), Lillington ($780).