Last updated on November 3, 2026

Average rent in
Fairfield, CT

Median rent

Median rent in Fairfield

$3,400/mo

decreased by20%

vs previous year

The average rent in Fairfield is $3,400 per month as of October 2026. This is 79% above the national average rent, or $1,500 more per month.

$1.89

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fairfield

47

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Fairfield rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%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 increased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 20% 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 $2,681, whereas a house costs $5,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Fairfield run $2,782 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,600.

Listings

Studio

$2,146

14%

12%

1 bedroom

$2,502

2%

16%

2 bedroom

$2,800

No Change

3%

3 bedroom

$4,500

5%

7%

4 bedroom

$7,500

20%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$2,146

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,502

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

16%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$7,500

Last 30 days

20%

Last year

3%

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$3,400
increased by79%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,900

Equal to the the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fairfield, CT is 79% higher than the median rent in Ansonia, CT.

Discover rentals in Fairfield, CT

65 Rhode Island Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Fairfield

65 Rhode Island Avenue - 1

65 Rhode Island Ave #1, Fairfield, CT 06824

1 bed

1 bath

$900

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
28 Garden Dr #28 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Fairfield

Residential Rental, Colonial, Fairfield, CT

28 Garden Dr #28, Fairfield, CT 06825

2 beds

1 bath

$2,300

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
720 Knapps Hwy - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Fairfield

Residential Rental, Ranch, Fairfield, CT

720 Knapps Hwy, Fairfield, CT 06825

2 beds

1 bath

$2,300

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
60 Garden Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Fairfield

Residential Rental, Half Duplex, Fairfield, CT

60 Garden Dr, Fairfield, CT 06825

2 beds

1 bath

$2,300

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $3,400 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fairfield?

Average rent prices in Fairfield have increased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 20% since last year.

How does Fairfield rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fairfield is 79% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,500 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 $136,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Fairfield?

January offers the best rental deals in Fairfield, with rents running about 19% lower than the summer peak in June. This seasonal pattern reflects typical market cycles where winter months provide more budget-friendly options for apartment hunters.

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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