Last updated on September 15, 2026

Average rent in
Fairfield, AL

Median rent

Median rent in Fairfield

$1,062/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Fairfield is $1,062 per month as of September 2026. This is 44% below the national average rent, or $837 less per month.

$1.04

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fairfield

23

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $925, whereas a house costs $1,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Fairfield run $825 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $750.

Listings

1 bedroom

$775

1%

25%

2 bedroom

$795

No Change

2%

3 bedroom

$1,100

No Change

6%

4 bedroom

$1,300

5%

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$775

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

25%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$795

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

9%

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$1,062
decreased by44%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,647
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fairfield, AL is 36% lower than the median rent in Calera, AL.

Discover rentals in Fairfield, AL

3d ago

8.3

Very good

737 40th Place UNIT A

737 40th Pl Apt A, Fairfield, AL 35064

2 beds

1 bath

$700

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

273 52nd Street Ensley #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Fairfield

125 Jerry D Coleman Street - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

5d+ ago

House for rent in Fairfield

Fairfield

125 Jerry D Coleman Street, Fairfield, AL 35064

2 beds

1 bath

$700

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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 $1,062 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fairfield?

Average rent prices in Fairfield have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

How does Fairfield rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fairfield is 44% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $837 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 $43,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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