Studio Apartment Rent in Fayetteville, NC
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Fayetteville, North Carolina as of October 2026. That's +22% lower than the citywide median of $1,362 and +17% 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 North Carolina
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waynesville | $675 |
| 2 | Albemarle | $690 |
| 3 | Shelby | $700 |
| 4 | Henderson | $760 |
| 5 | Lillington | $770 |
| 6 | Marion | $790 |
| 7 | Aberdeen | $800 |
| 8 | Kings Mountain | $800 |
| 9 | Mount Airy | $810 |
| 10 | Raeford | $810 |
| 11 | Beaufort | $820 |
| 12 | Graham | $840 |
| 13 | Kinston | $840 |
| 14 | Washington | $840 |
| 15 | Jacksonville | $845 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in North Carolina
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harrisburg | $2,380 |
| 2 | Holly Springs | $1,870 |
| 3 | Waxhaw | $1,860 |
| 4 | Apex | $1,827 |
| 5 | Davidson | $1,800 |
| 6 | Cornelius | $1,770 |
| 7 | Cary | $1,685 |
| 8 | Mint Hill | $1,650 |
| 9 | Fuquay Varina | $1,580 |
| 10 | Wake Forest | $1,560 |
| 11 | Carrboro | $1,545 |
| 12 | Huntersville | $1,531 |
| 13 | Knightdale | $1,520 |
| 14 | Durham | $1,517 |
| 15 | Mooresville | $1,510 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Fayetteville.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Fayetteville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Mills, NC | 9.1 mi | $1,070 | +$1 (0%) |
| Spring Lake, NC | 12.4 mi | $1,010 | $-59 (-6%) |
| Cameron, NC | 22.8 mi | $1,140 | +$71 (+7%) |
| Raeford, NC | 23.1 mi | $810 | $-259 (-24%) |
| Lillington, NC | 23.7 mi | $770 | $-299 (-28%) |
| Vass, NC | 25.7 mi | $1,400 | +$331 (+31%) |
| Sanford, NC | 32.9 mi | $1,110 | +$41 (+4%) |
| Southern Pines, NC | 33.4 mi | $1,010 | $-59 (-6%) |
| Angier, NC | 34.1 mi | $1,290 | +$221 (+21%) |
| Fuquay Varina, NC | 34.8 mi | $1,580 | +$511 (+48%) |
| Aberdeen, NC | 36.2 mi | $800 | $-269 (-25%) |
| Holly Springs, NC | 39.3 mi | $1,870 | +$801 (+75%) |
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, North Carolina is $1,069 per month. This is +22% below the citywide median of $1,362.
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 $42,760 ($3,563/month gross), which works out to roughly $20.56/hour at a full-time job.
Is Fayetteville expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Fayetteville's studio median of $1,069 is +17% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 33th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Fayetteville rank for studio rent in North Carolina?
Among the 120 cities in North Carolina with studio data, Fayetteville ranks #56 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Fayetteville?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Spring Lake ($1,010), Raeford ($810), Lillington ($770).