Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 3, 2026

Average rent in
Fairfield, CT

Last updated on February 3, 2026

Last updated on February 3, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Fairfield, CT is $3,598. This is +89%, or $1,698, higher than the national average.

$2.20

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,598

increased by12%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

44

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Fairfield, CT is $3,598. This is +89%, or $1,698, higher than the national average.

$2.20

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

37%
29%
18%
16%
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

At this time, we don't have information to generate a distribution. Please check back soon.

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Fairfield, CT

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Fairfield, CT have decreased by 13% in the last month and have increased by 12% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Fairfield, CT

The monthly rent for an apartment in Fairfield, CT is $3,015. A 1-bedroom apartment in Fairfield, CT costs about $2,701 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,700. Houses for rent in Fairfield, CT are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,900.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,500

13%

18%

2 bedroom

$2,687

3%

30%

3 bedroom

$4,415

2%

30%

4 bedroom

$6,500

1%

25%

Studio

$2,015

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$2,015

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

18%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,687

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

30%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,415

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

30%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

25%

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.

Compare rent prices in Fairfield, CT to other cities

Median rent prices in Fairfield, CT for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Ansonia, CT.

Fairfield

Median rent price$3,598
increased by89%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,800
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fairfield, CT is 100% higher than the median rent in Ansonia, CT.

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720 Knapps Hwy - Photo 1 of 1

14h 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.

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722 Knapps Hwy Unit 722 #722 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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MULTI_FAMILY - Fairfield, CT

722 Knapps Hwy Unit 722 #722, Fairfield, CT 06825

2 beds

1 bath

$2,300

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

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284 Berkeley Rd #292 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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$2,450 - 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment In Fairfield

284 Berkeley Rd #292, Fairfield, CT 06825

2 beds

1 bath

$2,450

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

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46 Riverside Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Fairfield

2 beds

1 bath

$2,600

$2,500

Price drop

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

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97 Grasmere Ave ##A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

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

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53 Nordstrand Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Fairfield

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53 Nordstrand Ave, Fairfield, CT 06825

2 beds

1 bath

$2,675

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

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610 Tunxis Hill Rd Unit 2 #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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MULTI_FAMILY - Fairfield, CT

610 Tunxis Hill Rd Unit 2 #2, Fairfield, CT 06825

2 beds

1 bath

$2,700

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

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143 Jennings Rd - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

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3 beds

1 bath

$2,900

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

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