Last updated on November 14, 2026

Average rent in
Fairfield, ME

Median rent

Median rent in Fairfield

$1,250/mo

increased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Fairfield is $1,250 per month as of November 2026. This is 34% below the national average rent, or $650 less per month.

$1.87

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fairfield

21

for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Fairfield rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Fairfield, ME

Average rent prices in Fairfield have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 11% 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, ME

Rent prices in Fairfield vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Fairfield is $1,195, whereas a house costs $1,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Fairfield run $1,050 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,275.

Listings

Studio

$1,437

No Change

1%

1 bedroom

$1,050

4%

8%

2 bedroom

$1,275

7%

11%

3 bedroom

$1,475

15%

16%

4 bedroom

$2,500

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,437

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,275

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,475

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

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, ME.

Apartments

Average rent

$1,195

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

9%

Houses

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

71%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Fairfield, ME, 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, ME compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Fairfield and Bangor by all bedroom counts and property types.

Fairfield

Median rent price$1,250
decreased by34%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,495
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

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

Discover rentals in Fairfield, ME

9 Burrill - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

9 Burrill

9 Burrill St, Fairfield, ME 04937

3 beds

1 bath

$1,195

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.
21 Water St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Fairfield

3 beds

1 bath

$1,250

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.
14 Kelley St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Fairfield

14 Kelley Street - 1

14 Kelley St #1, Fairfield, ME 04937

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,700

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.
6 Woodman Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Fairfield

3 beds

1 bath

$1,850

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
28 Lawrence Ave #5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Fairfield

1 bed

1 bath

$1,150

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
304 Norridgewock - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

1d ago

8.5

Very good

304 Norridgewock

304 Norridgewock Rd, Fairfield, ME 04937

1 bed

1 bath

$1,100

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.
1 Newhall St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Fairfield

1 bed

1 bath

$1,025

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
241 Main - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

3d ago

8.8

Very good

241 Main

241 Main St, Fairfield, ME 04937

1 bed

1 bath

$995

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.
304 Norridgewock - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

1d ago

8.5

Very good

304 Norridgewock

304 Norridgewock Rd, Fairfield, ME 04937

1 bed

1 bath

$1,100

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.
241 Main - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

3d ago

8.8

Very good

241 Main

241 Main St, Fairfield, ME 04937

1 bed

1 bath

$995

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 Lawrence Ave #5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Fairfield

1 bed

1 bath

$1,150

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
6 Woodman Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Fairfield

3 beds

1 bath

$1,850

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
9 Burrill - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

9 Burrill

9 Burrill St, Fairfield, ME 04937

3 beds

1 bath

$1,195

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.
241 Main - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

3d ago

8.8

Very good

241 Main

241 Main St, Fairfield, ME 04937

1 bed

1 bath

$995

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.
135 Oakland - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

135 Oakland

135 Oakland Rd, Fairfield, ME 04937

1 bed

1 bath

$900–$950

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.
304 Norridgewock - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

1d ago

8.5

Very good

304 Norridgewock

304 Norridgewock Rd, Fairfield, ME 04937

1 bed

1 bath

$1,100

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.
304 Norridgewock - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

1d ago

8.5

Very good

304 Norridgewock

304 Norridgewock Rd, Fairfield, ME 04937

1 bed

1 bath

$1,100

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.
135 Oakland - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

135 Oakland

135 Oakland Rd, Fairfield, ME 04937

1 bed

1 bath

$900–$950

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.
9 Burrill - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

9 Burrill

9 Burrill St, Fairfield, ME 04937

3 beds

1 bath

$1,195

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.
241 Main - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

3d ago

8.8

Very good

241 Main

241 Main St, Fairfield, ME 04937

1 bed

1 bath

$995

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, ME

Quick answers to common questions about the Fairfield rental market.

How much is rent in Fairfield?

The average rent in Fairfield is $1,250 per month as of November 7, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fairfield?

Average rent prices in Fairfield have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.

How does Fairfield rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fairfield is 34% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $650 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 $50,000/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).