Last updated on June 20, 2026

Average rent in
Fairfield, CT

Median rent

Median rent in Fairfield

$3,200/mo

decreased by15%

vs previous year

The average rent in Fairfield is $3,200 per month as of June 2026. This is 64% above the national average rent, or $1,250 more per month.

$2.16

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fairfield

40

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Fairfield rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Fairfield, CT

Average rent prices in Fairfield have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 15% 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 $2,899, whereas a house costs $5,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Fairfield run $2,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,999.

Listings

Studio

$2,000

8%

-

1 bedroom

$3,777

1%

82%

2 bedroom

$2,800

2%

6%

3 bedroom

$5,500

7%

9%

4 bedroom

$5,150

7%

42%

Studio

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,777

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

82%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,500

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,150

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

42%

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

Median rent price$3,200
increased by64%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,797
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fairfield, CT is 78% higher than the median rent in Ansonia, CT.

Average rent in nearby cities

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Ansonia

$1,797

increased by3%
Last year
Bethel

$2,650

increased by14%
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Bridgeport

$2,075

increased by3%
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Derby

$2,300

increased by13%
Last year
Milford City

$2,675

increased by11%
Last year
Norwalk

$2,950

increased by23%
Last year

Discover rentals in Fairfield, CT

720 Knapps Hwy - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Fairfield

MULTI_FAMILY - Fairfield, CT

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

732 Tunxis Hill Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Fairfield

SINGLE_FAMILY - Fairfield, CT

732 Tunxis Hill Rd, Fairfield, CT 06825

4 beds

2 baths

$3,250

$3,000

Price drop

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

House for rent

254 Ruane St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Fairfield

3 beds

1.5 baths

$3,100

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

826 Oldfield Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Fairfield

826 Oldfield Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824

3 beds

2 baths

$3,150

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 $3,200 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fairfield?

Average rent prices in Fairfield have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 15% since last year.

How does Fairfield rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fairfield is 64% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,250 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 $128,000/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 $2,200 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $2,700 monthly. These figures represent current market conditions following year-over-year declines in both categories.

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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