Last updated on October 30, 2026

Average rent in
Fairfield, AL

Median rent

Median rent in Fairfield

$1,050/mo

increased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Fairfield is $1,050 per month as of October 2026. This is 45% below the national average rent, or $850 less per month.

$0.80

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fairfield

29

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Fairfield rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%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 increased by 11% 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 $1,085. 1-bedroom apartments in Fairfield run $762 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $925.

Listings

1 bedroom

$775

No Change

26%

2 bedroom

$825

No Change

3%

3 bedroom

$1,095

8%

5%

4 bedroom

$1,300

No Change

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$775

Last year

26%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$825

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,095

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last year

10%

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$1,050
decreased by45%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,625
decreased by14%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fairfield, AL is 35% lower than the median rent in Calera, AL.

Discover rentals in Fairfield, AL

737 40th Place UNIT A - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.7

Very good

737 40th Place UNIT A

737 40th Pl Apt A, Fairfield, AL 35064

2 beds

1 bath

$675

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
109 59th St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

House for rent in Fairfield

109 59th Street - 1

109 59th St #1, Fairfield, AL 35064

4 beds

1 bath

$900

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
435 62nd St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Fairfield

435 62nd Street - 1

435 62nd St #1, Fairfield, AL 35064

3 beds

2 baths

$985

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $1,050 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fairfield?

Average rent prices in Fairfield have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.

How does Fairfield rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fairfield is 45% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $850 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 $42,000/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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