Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Average rent in
Fairfield, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Fairfield, CA rent slipped 7.1% year over year, with a current median of $2,360/month. Renters today are paying $64 less per month on average than last year, despite a 2.2% increase month over month in recent months.
Compared to national trends
Fairfield runs 24.2% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a pricier market relative to the national average with a total of 119 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Fairfield rent for about $1,238/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,750/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,950/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $2,999/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,525/month.
Price ranges
Houses rent for a median of $3,150/month while apartments rent for $1,900/month. Apartments make up 52.6% of total rentals, and houses account for 40.5% of the market.
Median rent
Median rent in Fairfield
$2,360/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Fairfield is $2,360 per month as of September 2026. This is 24% above the national average rent, or $460 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Fairfield
119
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 2% over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 $3,150. 1-bedroom apartments in Fairfield run $1,750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,890.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,238 | No Change | 28% | |
1 bedroom | $1,750 | 1% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,950 | 2% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $2,999 |  2% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $3,525 | 4% | No Change |
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 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,999 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,150 | 4% | No Change | |
Rooms | $925 | 17% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,238
Last year
28%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,999
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,525
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
No Change
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
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,999
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$3,150
Last 30 days
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$925
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
24%higher than the national median
16%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.
Average rent in nearby cities
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7%$2,635
$2,525
8%$2,795
20%$2,100
10%$2,666
1%$2,011
1%Discover rentals in Fairfield, CA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Fairfield
3 beds
1.5 baths
$500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1917 Grande Cir, Fairfield, CA 94533
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,201–$1,428
Apartment for rent
1d ago
442 San Marco St, Fairfield, CA 94533
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
405 Webster St, Fairfield, CA 94533
2 beds
1 bath
$1,595
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Fairfield
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,900
House for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
450 Pittman Rd, Fairfield, CA 94534
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,221–$10,027
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Fairfield
2 beds
2 baths
$2,750
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Fairfield
2 beds
2 baths
$2,600
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3043 Roadrunner Dr, Fairfield, CA 94533
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,215
House for rent
Available Jul 30
5d+ ago
Verified
2954 Redwood Dr, Fairfield, CA 94533
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,445
House for rent
Available Sep 15
1d ago
5252 Trophy Dr, Fairfield, CA 94534
1 bed
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Fairfield
1 bed
1 bath
$1,859
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2355 Fairfield Ave #26, Fairfield, CA 94533
2 beds
1 bath
$1,890
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 28
5d+ ago
Verified
2954 Redwood Dr, Fairfield, CA 94533
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,445
House for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$3,750
Condo for rent
Available Sep 8
1d ago
Verified
3043 Roadrunner Dr, Fairfield, CA 94533
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,215
House for rent
Available Jul 30
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Fairfield
2915 N Texas St #141, Fairfield, CA 94533
1 bed
1 bath
$2,150
$1,900
Price drop
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
5 beds
3 baths
$5,500
House for rent
Available Sep 22
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$3,750
Condo for rent
Available Sep 8
1d ago
5252 Trophy Dr, Fairfield, CA 94534
1 bed
1 bath
$1,600
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 $2,360 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Fairfield?
Average rent prices in Fairfield have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.
How does Fairfield rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Fairfield is 24% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $460 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 $94,000/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).