This charming town located in the southern part of North Carolina has won several "All-America City" awards due to it being a city active with its citizens and providing a friendly, hometown atmosphere to visitors. With a population of more than 203,900, Fayetteville has maintained all the small-town Southern hospitality that citizens of Fayetteville apartments for rent have come to appreciate and enjoy. With a community diverse in culture, a historic downtown, beautiful parks and several nearby colleges and military bases, there are plenty of reasons why so many people are seeking apartments for rent in Fayetteville.

Efforts are underway to transform downtown Fayetteville into a showplace for arts, culture, shopping, dining and commerce. If you want to explore the city while you're looking for Fayetteville apartments for rent, consider visiting Fort Bragg, going on a historic downtown walking tour or taking a Cape Fear River Boat Cruise. Fayetteville enjoys warm weather throughout much of the year, so the residents here often enjoy outdoor festivals, but perhaps the most anticipated one is the Dogwood Festival, held every spring to celebrate the beautiful dogwood trees and their gorgeous blooms that are peppered throughout the city. Held in the historic downtown area, this festival has been promoting live music, local food, art shows and community togetherness for more than a quarter of a century.

When looking for Fayetteville apartments for rent, you'll find that this charming Southern city is affordable. According to AreaVibes, the cost of living in Fayetteville is 3.8 percent less than the national average. AreaVibes also reports that the median rental rates in Fayetteville apartments are 15.8 percent greater than the North Carolina average and 0.2 percent less than the national average.

Fayetteville is a great place to find apartments in Fayetteville due to its career opportunities. The famous military institution in the city, Fort Bragg makes up a majority of the region's economy. Also included in this list of top employers are Cumberland County Schools, Goodyear Tire Co. and Cape Fear Valley Health System, according to the City of Fayetteville. Fayetteville has become somewhat of a college town, especially for military students looking to expand their horizons. Fayetteville State University offers residents looking into apartments for rent in Fayetteville one of the best engineering programs in the state, and Methodist University is a private institution that offers small class sizes and a diverse student body.