Apartments for rent in Fayetteville, NC, USA

Welcome to Fayetteville, North Carolina, home of the Fort Bragg army base. But that’s not the only thing making Fayetteville, NC, famous. We can also thank the city for Golden Corral, Cheerwine, shrimp and grits, rapper J Cole, NFL linebacker Joe Harris, as well as for normalizing moonshine served in a mason jar.

Population	203,670
Median Age	30.7
Poverty Rate	18%
Median Income (Household)	$43,882
Number Of Employees	71,883
Median Property Value	$127,500

City Overview

There are thirteen Fayetteville's in the United States, but only one is nicknamed “Fayettenam.” This specific Fayetteville is called Fayettenam because anti-war protestors in the 60’s opposed shipping the troops of Fort Bragg to Vietnam. From that opposition, the nickname was born. There are 204,000 citizens living in Fayetteville, making it the sixth-largest municipality in North Carolina. The United States Department of Defense is by far the largest employer in this city with over 15,500 locals working nearby Fort Bragg. Top Universities in the area are Fayetteville State University, Methodist University, Miller-Motte College-Fayetteville, and Fayetteville Technical Community College.

Business & Economy

Wage by Common Jobs

Average salary: $32,820

1. Elementary & middle school teachers
$40,402
2. Retail salespersons
$39,864
3. Secretaries & administrative assistants
$35,653
4. Nursing, psychiatric, & home health aides
$26,810
5. Cashiers
$21,373

Employment by Occupations

Numbers claim that the employment rate in Fayetteville, NC changed by 2%, so let’s see what are the most common job groups in this area. People of Fayetteville, NC prefer to work in Administrative, Sales and Education, Training, & Library.

Employment by Industries

Keeping in mind that the employment rate changed by 2% recently, there must be a strong understanding of industries people of Fayetteville, NC work in. The most common industries are Healthcare & Social Assistance, Retail trade and Educational Services. Please note that not all the residents of Fayetteville, NC work in the area and may be employed outside of the city. Our data is tagged to their residential address, not the work address.

Cuisine

It's no surprise that southern comfort food is king in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Sit back and enjoy fried chicken, homemade biscuits served with warm apple butter, corn mashed potatoes, barbecue pork, hot water cornbread, cole slaw, brisket, mac & cheese served in 100 different ways, fried green tomatoes with goat cheese on top, shrimp and grits, pork skins, and wash all of it down with a pitcher of sweet tea.

Demographics

The city is a regional hub for healthcare, entertainment, services, and shopping. Fayetteville has a very low unemployment rate. People from 25 to 44 group, make up over 28% of the population. The second largest age group is under the age of 18, making the city young and very active.

Race & Ethnicity

According to latest census, Fayetteville, NC is a home for 43% black residents. The second common group is white with 41% residents. The list of the most common racial or ethnic groups is closed by latino with 12% residents.

Non-English Speakers

Education

Past year Fayetteville, NC universities awarded around 15,754 degrees. Statistics show that the population of students in Fayetteville, NC include 2,609 male students and 3,768 female students. Fayetteville, NC offers private and public tuition with a median cost of $31,634 for private four-year colleges and $0 for in-state public four-year colleges. The largest university of this city is the Fayetteville Technical Community College with the majority of graduates. The Fayetteville State University and Miller-Motte College-Fayetteville hold the second and the third place respectively. The share of the public colleges in Fayetteville, NC is 75% and 25% go to the private colleges.

Universities

1. Fayetteville Technical Community College
3,679 graduates
2. Fayetteville State University
1,090 graduates
3. Miller-Motte College-Fayetteville
1,017 graduates

Public vs Private

Public25%
Private75%

Health and Safety

The age groups that most likely have the health care coverage in Fayetteville, NC are 6-17 years old for men and 6-17 years old for women. Fayetteville, NC offers a 75 primary care clinician to 1 patient ratio. Data records state that dentists ratio is 95 to 1, speaking of mental health doctors ratio, it’s 265 to 1 resident.

Clinician to Patient Ratios

Primary Care	1 to 75
Dentists	1 to 95
Mental Health	1 to 265
Other	1 to 160

Landmarks

Airborne & Special Operations Museum, Cape Fear Botanical Garden, Museum of the Cape Fear Historical Complex, Westover Park, Honeycutt Park, Festival Park, Arts Council of Fayetteville, J. Bayard Clark Park & Nature Center, Fantasy Lake Waterpark.

Outdoors

Although Fayetteville isn’t quite the bustling hub of tourist attractions, the city has a lot to offer in outdoor activities. Check out the ZipQuest WaterFall TreeTop Adventure on Carver Falls Rd. Put on a comfortable harness and fly down acres and acres of trees overlooking Fayetteville’s waterfall Carver Falls. If hiking is more of your thing - consider Cape Fear River Trail’s magnificent paths.

Shopping

Get lost in over 1,000,000 square feet of retail space at Cross Creek Mall situated between Morganton Road and the All-American Freeway. Fayetteville still has a love affair with big-box retailers, so you’ll see the likes of Belk, Macy’s, J.C. Penney and Sears holding on strong.

Transportation

Ready to move around FAST? You’re in luck. That’s the name of the Fayetteville Area System of Transit. There are 27 fixed-route buses operating from 5:30 AM to 10:30 PM Monday - Friday and on Saturday from 7:30 AM to 10:30 PM. Save a few hundred each month on parking tickets and Uber and take a FAST bus. FAST is dedicated to efficiently getting the citizens to and from work with better access to jobs, hospitals, and shopping.

Commute Time

Average travel time: 18.64 minutes

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Commuter Transportation

The workers of Fayetteville, NC traveled to their offices around 18.64 minutes lately and drove alone to get there. The rest of the residents carpooled and walked.

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Housing Trends

Fayetteville, NC, USA Housing Trends

Average rent in Fayetteville: $978 (-1.4%)

Rent Price	Feb	vs Last Month
1 bed rentals	$700	-8.7%
2 bed rentals	$783	+0.3%
3 bed rentals	$1,006	-0.8%
4+ bed rentals	$1,526	+0.7%

Rent Type Price	Feb	vs Last Month
House rentals	$1,063	-2.8%
Apartment rentals	$848	-3.2%
Condo rentals	$877	+1.1%
Room rentals	$507	-2.9%
Townhouse rentals	$909	+11%
Loft rentals	$1,695	+30.9%

Over the Apr 2020, the average rent for an apartment in/near Fayetteville, NC decreased by 1.4% to . Breaking it down in details, we now see that the average price for 1-bed apartment decreased by 8.7% to . Pricing for 2-bed apartment also increased by 0.3% and a place of this size will now cost you . 3-bed apartment rent pricing starts at , it decreased by 0.8% lately. We tend to note the rise of 4- and more bed apartment pricing. It increased by 0.7% and made it up to .

The median rent for an apartment in Fayetteville, NC decreased by 3.2% to . Statistics show that house rent price decreased by 2.8% this month making it up to . Condos faced an upward trend these days. The median rent for a condo increased by 1.1%, it’s now available for . The median rent for a loft faced changes as well, it increased by 30.9%, the price tag now starts at . An average room will now go for , the median rent price for a room decreased by 2.9%.

Median rent for residential apartments in as of Feb, 2020.
Be informed, make custom offers based only on median rent prices. But keep in mind, that price depends on size/amenities of the apartment.

Rent vs Own

Rent46%
Own54%

Finding Apartments For Rent in Fayetteville

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Tired of living in the city? Change your search and check out long-term houses with utilities included in the Fayetteville suburbs. Moving a family with small children in tow? There are specific neighborhoods in Fayetteville that are known for their world-class public schools. Look for apartments in Seventy-First for rent. This neighborhood is known for its dedication to childhood education. Be sure to read our neighborhood write-up below to help you find the best townhome or house for rent. When you use Rentberry to search thousands of Fayetteville townhouses and homes for rent, you can filter by property type. Search 1, 2 and 3 bedroom properties in the heart of the city. Looking for a pet-friendly condo? Search hundreds of pet-friendly apartments in Fayetteville for rent. Are you a student looking for a perfect rental on a budget? Check out student apartments for rent close to Fayetteville State University, Methodist University, Miller-Motte College-Fayetteville, and Fayetteville Technical Community College. With Rentberry, you and your roommates can apply together and look for apartments for rent at the same time.

Fayetteville Neighborhoods

Downtown Fayetteville

Downtown Fayetteville is the place to be for local dining, niche shopping, and local events. If you’re into searching for one of a kind antiques, head over to The Shops at 123 Hay Street. You’ll find fun, funky, handmade items at this quaint shop. Do the downward dog with inspired locals at Embrace Yoga Studio on Franklin Street. Average prices for apartments in Downtown Fayetteville for rent won’t drain your purse, which is yet another perk of this neighborhood.

Westover

This perfectly located neighborhood has all of the best eats in one stop. Westover is a great place for foodies, craft beer lovers, and patriotic military workers. Head over to Mission BBQ on Skibo Road for a heaping plate of brisket and chicken sandwiches. Be sure to order a cup of their famous southern sweet tea! For more exotic foods, try Zoe’s Kitchen on Cross Creek Mall for fresh, delicious Mediterranean food or Crazy Fire Mongolian Grill on Skibo Road for buffet-style East Asian food. You can find all kinds of apartments in Westover in addition to townhouses and other properties for rent.

Seventy-First

This neighborhood’s claim to fame is its high-performing Seventy-First Classical Middle School. This school draws in would-be students from all around the state looking to be a part of a strong alma mater. The median rental price for homes in Seventy-First is way below the national average.

Woods Edge

Woods Edge boasts tons of classic American eats. There's Phat Daddy’s Sports Bar & Grill on Raeford Rd for a plate of jumbo lemon pepper wings. Feeling a bit on the wild side? Order the popular, “Tongue in Your Panties” cocktail. You won’t be disappointed.

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