What's a good cap rate in Fayetteville?

In Fayetteville, cap rates typically run around 8.5% (Arkansas state median). A deal above that line is outperforming the local market; below it, you're paying up for appreciation or stability. TrueCap shows where any specific Fayetteville deal lands versus this benchmark.

What's the average rent for a rental in Fayetteville?

A typical rental in Fayetteville runs about $1,300–$1,800/mo (estimate; varies by neighborhood, size, and condition). TrueCap auto-fills HUD Fair Market Rent for the exact address you enter.

What is the property tax rate in Arkansas?

Arkansas's effective property tax rate is about 0.64% of value per year — the figure TrueCap applies by default for Fayetteville deals. You can override it with the exact local rate.

Fayetteville, AR

Fayetteville rental property analysis

Fayetteville anchors booming Northwest Arkansas — Walmart, Tyson, and the University of Arkansas drive some of the country's strongest sustained growth.

Fayetteville market snapshot

Cash-flow market

Higher typical cap rates — built for monthly cash flow more than price growth.

Typical cap rate

8.5%

Arkansas state median

Typical rent

$1,300–$1,800/mo

est., SFR / small multi

Typical price

$280,000–$380,000

est., all-in

Property tax

0.64%

Arkansas effective

Rent is HUD Fair Market Rent where available, otherwise a market estimate; price is a market estimate. Cap-rate and tax are the defaults TrueCap applies — enter a specific address for exact, auto-filled numbers.

Sources & methodology. These are screening defaults and market estimates — not an appraisal, and not financial, tax, or legal advice. Verify rents, taxes, insurance, and local landlord/tenant law against the county assessor and your state's landlord-tenant statute before relying on them.

Data: HUD Fair Market Rent · FRED 30-yr mortgage rate · Tax Foundation (property tax) · Updated June 2026

Metro-level estimates — precision is lower at the neighborhood and parcel level; pull a specific address for exact, auto-filled figures. Reviewed by the TrueCap team. See our full methodology.

Is Fayetteville a good place to buy rentals?

A rare combination of strong growth and reasonable entry; demand is exceptional. More appreciation than deep cash flow right now.

Neighborhoods to look at in Fayetteville

Near U of A

Student demand, high occupancy.

Springdale / Rogers

Adjacent; corporate demand, family renters.

Neighborhood notes are starting points, not recommendations — always underwrite the specific property.

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