Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 5, 2026
Average rent in
Fairfield, CT
Average rent in
Last updated on August 5, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Fairfield
$3,300/mo
21%vs previous year
The average rent in Fairfield is $3,300 per month as of August 2026. This is 70% above the national average rent, or $1,360 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Fairfield
45
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Fairfield rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Fairfield, CT
Average rent prices in Fairfield have increased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 21% 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, CT
Rent prices in Fairfield vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Fairfield is $2,800, whereas a house costs $5,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Fairfield run $1,800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,800.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,365 | 8% | - | |
1 bedroom | $3,710 |  1% | 49% | |
2 bedroom | $2,800 | 7% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $4,475 | 4% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $6,000 | 9% | 49% |
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, CT.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,800 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,650 | 45% | No Change | |
Houses | $5,800 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,365
Last 30 days
8%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,710
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
49%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,475
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,000
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
49%
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, CT.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,650
Last 30 days
45%
Houses
Average rent
$5,800
Last 30 days
1%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Fairfield, CT, 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, CT compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Fairfield and Ansonia by all bedroom counts and property types.
Fairfield
70%higher than the national median
2%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Fairfield, CT is 67% higher than the median rent in Ansonia, CT.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,972
19%$2,650
6%$2,000
$1,900
$2,650
11%$2,816
11%$3,437
12%$2,744
$2,970
$2,300
8%$2,200
36%$6,550
22%Discover rentals in Fairfield, CT
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Fairfield
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Fairfield
720 Knapps Hwy, Fairfield, CT 06825
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Fairfield
3 beds
2 baths
$2,995
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Fairfield
228 Jennings Rd, Fairfield, CT 06825
3 beds
2 baths
$3,300
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Fairfield
2123 Fairfield Beach Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824
4 beds
3.5 baths
$21,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Fairfield
2155 Fairfield Beach Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824
3 beds
2 baths
$19,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Jul 15
2d ago
House for rent in Fairfield
989 Fairfield Beach Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824
5 beds
2.5 baths
$15,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Fairfield
25 Penfield Pl, Fairfield, CT 06824
3 beds
3 baths
$14,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Jun 1
5h ago
219 Ash Creek Blvd, Fairfield, CT 06824
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,732–$3,631
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
9h ago
78 Unquowa Pl, Fairfield, CT 06824
2 beds
2 baths
$4,600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Fairfield
1 bed
1.5 baths
$1,750
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Fairfield
442 Surrey Ln #A, Fairfield, CT 06824
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,700
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.House for rent
Available Jul 31
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Fairfield
1 bed
1.5 baths
$1,750
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Fairfield
171 Henderson Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824
4 beds
4.5 baths
$5,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Fairfield
108 New England Ave, Fairfield, CT 06824
5 beds
4.5 baths
$8,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5h ago
219 Ash Creek Blvd, Fairfield, CT 06824
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,732–$3,631
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Fairfield
18 Dawn St, Fairfield, CT 06824
3 beds
1.5 baths
$4,200
$4,100
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Fairfield
211 Hunyadi Ave, Fairfield, CT 06824
3 beds
2 baths
$4,500
$4,000
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Fairfield
2029 Kings Hwy #2ndFL, Fairfield, CT 06824
2 beds
1 bath
$2,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Fairfield, CT
Quick answers to common questions about the Fairfield rental market.
How much is rent in Fairfield?
The average rent in Fairfield is $3,300 per month as of August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Fairfield?
Average rent prices in Fairfield have increased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 21% since last year.
How does Fairfield rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Fairfield is 70% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,360 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 $132,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Fairfield?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Fairfield average around $2,360/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,860/month. Both bedroom types saw increases year over year, with one-bedrooms up 9.9% and two-bedrooms up 12.3%.
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).