Fairfield, CT rental market

What is the average rent in Fairfield, CT?

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Last updated September 14, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Fairfield, CT is $3,700.

Average rent

$3,700

Month-over-month change

-$200

Year-over-year change

-$600

Available rentals

105

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,550 to $30,000.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$1,4001
$1,5002
$1,6002
$1,7004
$1,8004
$1,9002
$2,0002
$2,1002
$2,2001
$2,3003
$2,4007
$2,5007
$2,6006
$2,7006
$2,8004
$2,9003
$3,0004
$3,1003
$3,2003
$3,4004
$3,5004
$3,6004
$3,7004
$3,8001
$3,9001
$4,0001
$4,1004
$4,2007
$4,3002
$4,4003
$4,5001
$4,6002
$4,8001
$4,9002
$5,000+34

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $600 compared to the previous year.

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Average rent price over time
Last year (2025)This year (2026)
Jan$3,500$3,900
Feb$3,800$3,750
Mar$4,000$3,700
Apr$4,100$3,650
May$4,500$3,700
Jun$4,000$3,500
Jul$4,200$3,850
Aug$4,200$4,100
Sep$4,250$3,700
Oct$3,999No data
Nov$3,995No data
Dec$3,995No data

Market temperature

The Fairfield, CT rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

warm

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Fairfield, CT is 85% higher than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Fairfield, CT?

The average rent in Fairfield, CT is $3,700.

2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Fairfield, CT?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Fairfield, CT is $2,186 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Fairfield, CT?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Fairfield, CT is $1,850 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Fairfield, CT?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Fairfield, CT is $2,750 per month.

5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Fairfield, CT?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Fairfield, CT is $4,450 per month.

6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Fairfield, CT?

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Fairfield, CT is $6,625 per month.

7. How much does it cost to rent a house in Fairfield, CT?

Houses in Fairfield, CT rent between $1,550 - $30,000 with an average rent of $3,700.

8. How has the rent in Fairfield, CT changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Fairfield, CT decreased by $600

9. How much has the rent in Fairfield, CT increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Fairfield, CT decreased by $200

10. How many available rentals are there in Fairfield, CT?

There are currently 105 rentals available in Fairfield, CT.

11. How do rent prices in Fairfield, CT compare with the national average?

The average rent in Fairfield, CT is $3,700 — 85% higher the national average of $2,000.

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