Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Fairfield University, CT

Median rent

Median rent in Wilton

$2,375/mo

increased by25%

vs previous year

The average rent in Wilton is $2,375 per month as of September 2026. This is 25% above the national average rent, or $475 more per month.

$1.90

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Wilton

329

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Wilton rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Fairfield University, CT

Average rent prices in Wilton have increased by 25% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Fairfield University, CT

Rent prices in Wilton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Wilton is $2,150, whereas a house costs $4,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Wilton run $1,850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,200.

Listings

Studio

$1,745

-

8%

1 bedroom

$1,825

-

42%

2 bedroom

$2,200

-

42%

3 bedroom

$3,050

-

51%

4 bedroom

$4,500

-

5%

Studio

Average rent

$1,745

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,825

Last year

42%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last year

42%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,050

Last year

51%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last year

5%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Fairfield University, 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.

Discover rentals in Fairfield University, CT

Inn at Stratford - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

6.7

Good

Inn at Stratford

216 King St, Stratford, CT 06615

1 bed

4 baths

$270

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.
1365 East Main Street - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

6.5

Good

1365 East Main Street

1365 East Main Street, Bridgeport, CT 06608

1 bed

1 bath

$675

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.
459 Noble Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

6.5

Good

459 Noble Avenue

459 Noble Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06608

1 bed

1 bath

$800

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
667-673 Union Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

667-673 Union Avenue

667 Union Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06607

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

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 University, CT

Quick answers to common questions about the Wilton rental market.

How much is rent in Wilton?

The average rent in Wilton is $2,375 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Wilton?

Average rent prices in Wilton have increased by 25% since last year.

How does Wilton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Wilton is 25% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $475 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Wilton?

To comfortably afford rent in Wilton, you'd need to earn approximately $95,000/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).

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