Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 18, 2026
Average rent in
Fairfield, IA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 18, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Fairfield
$749/mo
12%vs previous year
The average rent in Fairfield is $749 per month as of September 2026. This is 61% below the national average rent, or $1,151 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Fairfield
10
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Fairfield rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Fairfield, IA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Fairfield, IA
Average rent prices in Fairfield have increased by 13% over the last month and have decreased by 12% 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, IA
Rent prices in Fairfield vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Fairfield is $700, whereas a house costs $1,104. 1-bedroom apartments in Fairfield run $699 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $849.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $600 |  10% | 13% | |
1 bedroom | $649 | 3% | 14% | |
2 bedroom | $700 | 3% | 23% | |
3 bedroom | $850 | No Change | - |
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, IA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $700 | 7% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,104 | 17% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$600
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
13%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$649
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
14%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$700
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
23%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$850
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, IA.
Apartments
Average rent
$700
Last 30 days
7%
Houses
Average rent
$1,104
Last 30 days
17%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Fairfield, IA, 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, IA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Fairfield and Burlington by all bedroom counts and property types.
Fairfield
61%lower than the national median
45%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Fairfield, IA is 29% lower than the median rent in Burlington, IA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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1%$1,187
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14%$999
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21%$1,145
10%$1,345
13%$1,300
13%$822
8%Discover rentals in Fairfield, IA
5d+ ago
House for rent in Fairfield
200 N 28th St #21, Fairfield, IA 52556
1 bed
1 bath
$410
House for rent
Available Aug 28
2d ago
109 109 - 111 W. Broadway, Fairfield, IA 52556
2 beds
1 bath
$849
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Fairfield
200 N 28th St #5, Fairfield, IA 52556
2 beds
2 baths
$959
House for rent
Available Aug 26
5d+ ago
House for rent in Fairfield
200 N 28th St #19, Fairfield, IA 52556
3 beds
2 baths
$1,308
House for rent
Available Jun 19
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Fairfield
602 W Burlington Ave #602, Fairfield, IA 52556
Studio
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 21
1d ago
1702 Rukmapura Park, Fairfield, IA 52556
1 bed
1 bath
$699–$799
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Fairfield
200 N 28th St #21, Fairfield, IA 52556
1 bed
1 bath
$410
House for rent
Available Aug 28
5d+ ago
House for rent in Fairfield
200 N 28th St #5, Fairfield, IA 52556
2 beds
2 baths
$959
House for rent
Available Aug 26
5d+ ago
House for rent in Fairfield
200 N 28th St #19, Fairfield, IA 52556
3 beds
2 baths
$1,308
House for rent
Available Jun 19
1d ago
1702 Rukmapura Park, Fairfield, IA 52556
1 bed
1 bath
$699–$799
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Fairfield
602 W Burlington Ave #602, Fairfield, IA 52556
Studio
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 21
5d+ ago
House for rent in Fairfield
200 N 28th St #19, Fairfield, IA 52556
3 beds
2 baths
$1,308
House for rent
Available Jun 19
5d+ ago
House for rent in Fairfield
200 N 28th St #21, Fairfield, IA 52556
1 bed
1 bath
$410
House for rent
Available Aug 28
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Frequently asked questions for Fairfield, IA
Quick answers to common questions about the Fairfield rental market.
How much is rent in Fairfield?
The average rent in Fairfield is $749 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Fairfield?
Average rent prices in Fairfield have increased by 13% over the last month and have decreased by 12% since last year.
How does Fairfield rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Fairfield is 61% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,151 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Fairfield?
To comfortably afford rent in Fairfield, you'd need to earn approximately $30,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).