Fayetteville’s average rent is below the national average, but its most expensive apartments top the national rate by more than 65%, according to analyses released earlier this year.
The NC Budget & Tax Center released the 2026 Economic County Snapshots report in April, which found that 52% of Cumberland County renters spent more than 30% of their household income on rent.
According to a January analysis by research firm Construction Coverage, Fayetteville’s median rent was $1,517, about 21.2% below the national median of $1,924…