Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 16, 2026
Average rent in
Fairfield, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Fairfield, CA rent rose 9.8% year over year, with a current median of $2,365/month. Renters are paying $74 more per month on average than last year, although rent has softened 3.2% month over month after peaking at $2,600 in October 2025.
Compared to national trends
Fairfield rents run 21.3% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median. The market has 110 total rentals, providing a moderate selection for renters in the metro.
Price ranges
Studios in Fairfield rent for $1,339/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,749/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,950/month, 3-bedrooms for $3,000/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $3,500/month. This range reflects the variation in rents by bedroom size across the city.
Neighborhood spotlight
The studio segment in Fairfield fell by 26.6% year over year, a notable divergence from the citywide rent increase of 9.8%. This decline contrasts with the broader upward trend in the rental market for other bedroom types.
Median rent
Median rent in Fairfield
$2,365/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in Fairfield is $2,365 per month as of June 2026. This is 21% above the national average rent, or $415 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Fairfield
110
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Fairfield rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Fairfield, CA
Average rent prices in Fairfield have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 10% 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 $1,900, whereas a house costs $3,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Fairfield run $1,749 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,895.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,339 | 3% |  28% | |
1 bedroom | $1,749 | 1% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,950 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,999 | No Change | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $3,500 | 1% | 3% |
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 | $1,900 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,350 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,100 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,150 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,339
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
28%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,749
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,999
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
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
$1,900
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$3,100
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,150
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
21%higher than the national median
8%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Fairfield, CA is 13% higher than the median rent in Antioch, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,100
2%$2,700
27%$2,450
8%$2,210
3%$1,995
4%$2,284
10%$2,650
19%$3,097
15%$2,495
11%$1,989
6%$2,670
3%$2,100
11%Discover rentals in Fairfield, CA
18h ago
House for rent in Fairfield
4886 Birkdale Cir, Fairfield, CA 94534
4 beds
3 baths
$1,300
House for rent
Available Jun 14
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Fairfield
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1925 Grande Cir, Fairfield, CA 94533
2 beds
1 bath
$1,595
Apartment for rent
3d ago
459 San Marco St, Fairfield, CA 94533
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Fairfield
4149 The Masters Dr, Fairfield, CA 94533
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,999
House for rent
12h ago
Townhouse for rent in Fairfield
3267 Inwood Pl #3267, Fairfield, CA 94534
2 beds
2 baths
$3,000
House for rent
Available Jul 1
3d ago
450 Pittman Rd, Fairfield, CA 94534
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,226–$8,494
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Townhouse for rent in Fairfield
362 Tabor Ave, Fairfield, CA 94533
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,600
House for rent
Available Jun 30
4d ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,450
House for rent
Available Jun 11
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Fairfield
1 bed
1 bath
$1,899
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Fairfield
1 bed
1 bath
$2,086
$1,899
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Fairfield
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,475
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2355 Fairfield Ave #20, Fairfield, CA 94533
1 bed
1 bath
$1,690
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 13
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,049
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 12
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 12
5d+ ago
Verified
2355 Fairfield Ave #26, Fairfield, CA 94533
2 beds
1 bath
$1,890
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 13
5d+ ago
Verified
2355 Fairfield Ave #20, Fairfield, CA 94533
1 bed
1 bath
$1,690
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 13
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Fairfield
1147 Ohio St #D, Fairfield, CA 94533
2 beds
1 bath
$1,900
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Fairfield
1 bed
1 bath
$2,086
$1,899
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
House for rent in Fairfield
3 beds
2 baths
$2,700
House 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 $2,365 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Fairfield?
Average rent prices in Fairfield have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.
How does Fairfield rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Fairfield is 21% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $415 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 $95,000/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 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,800 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $2,000 monthly. One-bedroom rents increased 1.8% from the previous year, but two-bedroom prices declined 5.3% year over year.
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).