Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 31, 2026
Average rent in
Fairfield, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Fairfield, CA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,512/month. Despite a slight 0.5% decline from last year, rents rose 3.8% month over month.
Compared to national trends
Fairfield rents run 32.2% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it above average in cost among U.S. metros. The market offers 126 total rentals, a relatively small inventory compared to larger cities.
Price ranges
Studios in Fairfield rent for $1,190/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,800/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,999/month, 3-bedrooms for $3,000/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $3,700/month. The 2-bedroom segment is the largest share of inventory at 36.6%.
Neighborhood spotlight
The Studio bedroom segment saw rents decline by 17.9% year over year, a 17.4 percentage-point drop from the citywide trend. This contrasts with the overall market's essentially flat year-over-year change.
Median rent
Median rent in Fairfield
$2,512/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Fairfield is $2,512 per month as of October 2026. This is 32% above the national average rent, or $612 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Fairfield
126
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Fairfield rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Fairfield, CA
Average rent prices in Fairfield have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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, CA
Rent prices in Fairfield vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Fairfield is $1,985, whereas a house costs $3,272. 1-bedroom apartments in Fairfield run $1,850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,975.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,190 | No Change | 18% | |
1 bedroom | $1,800 |  3% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,999 | 3% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $3,000 | 1% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $3,699 | 7% | 9% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Fairfield, CA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,985 | 1% | 1% | |
Condos | $2,100 | 3% | 17% | |
Houses | $3,272 | No Change | 9% | |
Rooms | $1,013 | 17% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,190
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
18%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,999
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,699
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
9%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Fairfield, CA.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,985
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
17%
Houses
Average rent
$3,272
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
9%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,013
Last 30 days
17%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Fairfield, CA, 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, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Fairfield and Antioch by all bedroom counts and property types.
Fairfield
32%higher than the national median
24%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Fairfield, CA is 7% higher than the median rent in Antioch, CA.
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2%Discover rentals in Fairfield, CA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Fairfield
3 beds
1.5 baths
$500
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
1917 Grande Cir, Fairfield, CA 94533
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,201–$1,428
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
424 San Marco St, Fairfield, CA 94533
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
405 Webster St, Fairfield, CA 94533
2 beds
1 bath
$1,595
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Fairfield
4 beds
3 baths
$5,850
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Fairfield
2257 Fox Glen Dr, Fairfield, CA 94534
3 beds
2 baths
$3,798
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.House for rent
Available Oct 31
5d+ ago
House for rent in Fairfield
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,400
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Fairfield
2 beds
2 baths
$3,000
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Fairfield
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,300
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.House for rent
2d ago
Verified
710 Rosemary Ct, Fairfield, CA 94533
4 beds
3 baths
$3,514
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Nov 3
3d ago
Verified
983 Daniel St, Fairfield, CA 94533
2 beds
2 baths
$2,694
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 23
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$3,700
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.House for rent
Available Oct 25
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
3 baths
$3,750
Price dropped $850Fees 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.House for rent
Available Sep 22
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,900
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.House for rent
Available Aug 1
2d ago
Verified
710 Rosemary Ct, Fairfield, CA 94533
4 beds
3 baths
$3,514
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Nov 3
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$3,700
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.House for rent
Available Oct 25
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
3 baths
$3,750
Price dropped $850Fees 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.House for rent
Available Sep 22
5d+ ago
5252 Trophy Dr, Fairfield, CA 94534
1 bed
1 bath
$1,600
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.Apartment for rent
1h ago
Apartment for rent in Fairfield
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
Price dropped $117Fees 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.Apartment for rent
2h ago
Apartment for rent in Fairfield
2 beds
1 bath
$1,999
Price dropped $300Fees 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.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Fairfield, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Fairfield rental market.
How much is rent in Fairfield?
The average rent in Fairfield is $2,512 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Fairfield?
Average rent prices in Fairfield have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.
How does Fairfield rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Fairfield is 32% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $612 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Fairfield?
To comfortably afford rent in Fairfield, you'd need to earn approximately $100,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Fairfield?
April offers the lowest rents in Fairfield, while October sees the highest prices, with rents rising approximately 15% between these months. Searching in April could result in lower prices compared to the fall rental season.
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).