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Fayetteville, NC

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Welcome to the All-America City

Military Healthcare History Nature

Home to Fort Bragg, one of the country's largest Army installations, Fayetteville is a military town with an abundance of amenities far beyond the base. As a community dedicated to growth, unity, and civic action, Fayetteville has been named an All-America City three times. Located along the Cape Fear River, the parks and natural areas in the city are awe-inspiring. The Cape Fear Botanical Garden boasts over 2,000 kinds of plants and an arboretum. This dynamic city has a population of over 200,000, making it one of the largest cities in North Carolina.

There's much to love about Fayetteville, from its military history to its terrific healthcare that includes Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Fayetteville VA Medical Center, and Womack Army Medical Center. Bursting with history, there are over 15 museums and landmarks in town. Downtown Fayetteville is full of entertainment for residents throughout the year. The Dogwood Festival is a three-day event that allows residents to stroll down the bricked streets and visit vendors and storefronts while listening to music. Music concerts in Festival Park allow the community to come out and mingle during warmer months.

Fayetteville has great schools and is a great location for families. There are several colleges and universities in the area including Shaw University. Whether you’re a college student looking for an off-campus apartment or a married couple looking for a house, Fayetteville is a great place to call home.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Fayetteville, NC is $916 for a studio, $1,073 for one bedroom, $1,240 for two bedrooms, and $1,559 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fayetteville has increased by 1.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,073/month
737 Sq Ft
House
$1,645/month
628 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,151/month
428 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,268/month
469 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Fayetteville, NC is 6.0% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Fayetteville is 29.1% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $916 - $1,559. You can expect to pay 3.8% less for groceries, 3.3% less for utilities, and 2.0% less for transportation.

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Transportation

43

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

39

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Stoney Point Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

879 Students

8
out of 10

Long Hill Elementary

Public

Grades 2-5

442 Students

8
out of 10

New Century International Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

686 Students

7
out of 10

Vanstory Hills Elementary

Public

Grades 2-5

469 Students

7
out of 10

Sherwood Park Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

279 Students

7
out of 10

Ireland Drive Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

287 Students

9
out of 10

Reid Ross Classical Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

226 Students

9
out of 10

John R Griffin Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,091 Students

7
out of 10

Pine Forest Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

738 Students

7
out of 10

Seventy-First Classical Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

430 Students

7
out of 10

Cumberland Polytechnic High School

Public

Grades 9-12

289 Students

10
out of 10

Jack Britt High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,890 Students

9
out of 10

Cumberland International Early College High School

Public

Grades 9-12

269 Students

9
out of 10

Massey Hill Classical High

Public

Grades 9-12

264 Students

9
out of 10

Cross Creek Early College

Public

Grades 9-12

246 Students

9
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Mazarick Park
  • Fascinate-U Children's Museum
  • Cape Fear Botanical Garden
  • Clark Park Nature Center
  • College Lakes Park

Airports

  • Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field

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Living in Fayetteville

Restaurants

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When your stomach begins craving southern cuisine while looking for an apartment in Fayetteville, you can certainly find everything you need at Fred Chason’s Grandsons, on the outskirts of Fayetteville. They provide a buffet style feast of southern dishes to tickle your taste buds. In addition to southern comfort foods, you can make reservations at Miyabi Japanese Steak & Seafood House or indulge in oysters at 316 Oyster Bar.

If you are interested in healthy or vegetarian foods Fayetteville has a nice selection. You can try El Cazador Mexican Restaurant, Crazy Fire Mongolian Grill and Mellow Mushroom. With all three restaurants you can find a healthy array of vegetarian foods.

Whether you are looking for an upscale dining experience or a welcoming, yet laid-back atmosphere, you will find the best eateries in Fayetteville.

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.