Last updated on September 19, 2026

Average rent in
Fairfield, CT

Median rent

Median rent in Fairfield

$3,250/mo

decreased by31%

vs previous year

The average rent in Fairfield is $3,250 per month as of September 2026. This is 71% above the national average rent, or $1,350 more per month.

$2.25

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fairfield

46

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 decreased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 31% 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 $2,650, whereas a house costs $5,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Fairfield run $2,375 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,700.

Listings

Studio

$2,332

6%

-

1 bedroom

$3,095

1%

40%

2 bedroom

$2,900

9%

13%

3 bedroom

$4,300

5%

10%

4 bedroom

$7,000

6%

30%

Studio

Average rent

$2,332

Last 30 days

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,095

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

40%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,300

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$7,000

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

30%

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$3,250
increased by71%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,950
increased by3%

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.

Discover rentals in Fairfield, CT

296 Toll House Ln #296A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Fairfield

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

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

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
109 Post Rd #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Fairfield

Residential Rental, Apartment, Fairfield, CT

109 Post Rd #A, Fairfield, CT 06824

2 beds

1 bath

$2,400

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
90 Silliman St #3B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Fairfield

2 beds

1 bath

$2,900

$2,600

Price drop

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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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 $3,250 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fairfield?

Average rent prices in Fairfield have decreased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 31% since last year.

How does Fairfield rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fairfield is 71% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,350 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 $130,000/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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