Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Fairfield, IA

Median rent

Median rent in Fairfield

$799/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Fairfield is $799 per month as of October 2026. This is 58% below the national average rent, or $1,101 less per month.

$1.02

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fairfield

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Fairfield rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

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 decreased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $799, whereas a house costs $959. 1-bedroom apartments in Fairfield run $699 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $749.

Listings

Studio

$650

No Change

8%

1 bedroom

$699

No Change

7%

2 bedroom

$674

No Change

17%

3 bedroom

$871

No Change

2%

4 bedroom

$24,500

2127%

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Studio

Average rent

$650

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$699

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$674

Last year

17%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$871

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$24,500

Last 30 days

2127%

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

Median rent price$799
decreased by58%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$950
decreased by50%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fairfield, IA is 16% lower than the median rent in Burlington, IA.

Discover rentals in Fairfield, IA

200 N 28th St #42 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

House for rent in Fairfield

For Sale: 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom | Fairfield 42

200 N 28th St #42, Fairfield, IA 52556

2 beds

2 baths

$674

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.
200 N 28th St #19 - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

House for rent in Fairfield

For Sale: 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom | Fairfield 19

200 N 28th St #19, Fairfield, IA 52556

3 beds

2 baths

$871

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, IA

Quick answers to common questions about the Fairfield rental market.

How much is rent in Fairfield?

The average rent in Fairfield is $799 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fairfield?

Average rent prices in Fairfield have decreased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Fairfield rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fairfield is 58% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,101 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 $32,000/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).

Apartments for rent in Fairfield