Last updated on June 17, 2026

Average rent in
Fairfield, AL

Median rent

Median rent in Fairfield

$995/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Fairfield is $995 per month as of June 2026. This is 49% below the national average rent, or $955 less per month.

$0.95

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fairfield

23

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Fairfield rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Fairfield, AL

Average rent prices in Fairfield have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Fairfield, AL

Rent prices in Fairfield vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Fairfield is $900, whereas a house costs $1,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Fairfield run $775 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $890.

Listings

1 bedroom

$850

23%

-

2 bedroom

$822

1%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,100

3%

3%

4 bedroom

$1,295

2%

-

1 bedroom

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

23%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$822

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,295

Last 30 days

2%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Fairfield, AL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Fairfield, AL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Fairfield and Calera by all bedroom counts and property types.

Fairfield

Median rent price$995
decreased by49%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,712
decreased by12%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fairfield, AL is 42% lower than the median rent in Calera, AL.

Discover rentals in Fairfield, AL

220 58th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Fairfield

2 beds

1 bath

$595

House for rent

Available May 21

708 40th St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Fairfield

708 40th Street - 1

708 40th St #1, Fairfield, AL 35064

2 beds

1 bath

$650

House for rent

Available Mar 4

502 64th St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Fairfield

502 64th St - 1

502 64th St #1, Fairfield, AL 35064

3 beds

1 bath

$695

House for rent

Available Apr 24

410 54th St - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

5d+ ago

House for rent in Fairfield

Fairfield ** ZERO DEPOSIT **

410 54th St, Fairfield, AL 35064

2 beds

1 bath

$700

House for rent

Available Jun 10

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Frequently asked questions for Fairfield, AL

Quick answers to common questions about the Fairfield rental market.

How much is rent in Fairfield?

The average rent in Fairfield is $995 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fairfield?

Average rent prices in Fairfield have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Fairfield rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fairfield is 49% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $955 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Fairfield?

To comfortably afford rent in Fairfield, you'd need to earn approximately $40,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Fairfield?

Fairfield's rental market has a limited selection with an average of 22 listings per month, mainly consisting of 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments. Renters need to be flexible and act quickly when a suitable apartment becomes available.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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