Average Rent in Fairfield, CT

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Current Versus Historical Fairfield, CT Rents

Fairfield rentals average $1,200 for a studio rental to $9,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,200, or roughly $34 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $300 (-20.00%) year-over-year from $1,500 to $1,200. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $906 (39.10%) year-over-year from $2,317 to $3,223. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $58 (1.98%) year-over-year from $2,942 to $3,000. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $192 (4.42%) year-over-year from $4,333 to $4,525. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $2,892 (47.34%) year-over-year from $6,108 to $9,000. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.
Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 21.74% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 27.46% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.05% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.18% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 30.43% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Oct 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $28.80 $1,200 $1,500 (-20.00%) $3,933 (-69.49%)
1 BR $45.34 $3,223 $2,317 (39.10%) $2,233 (44.29%)
2 BR $34.24 $3,000 $2,942 (1.98%) $3,107 (-3.43%)
3 BR $33.07 $4,525 $4,333 (4.42%) $4,208 (7.52%)
4+ BR $36.28 $9,000 $6,108 (47.34%) $8,017 (12.27%)

Historical Rents in Fairfield, CT

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Top Cities Near Fairfield

There are a total of 6 cities nearby Fairfield. The average rent in Fairfield is currently $2,563 per month. A total of 5 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Bridgeport, CT, with an average rent of $2,000, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Fairfield, CT is Westport, CT. Monthly rents here are on average $8,500 per month.

Let's compare Fairfield, CT's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Fairfield, CT is 44.69% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 33.05% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Fairfield, CT are about 18.79% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 24.14% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 6 cities near Fairfield, CT in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Bridgeport, CT $1,325 $1,600 $2,000 $2,000
Stratford, CT $2,073 $1,950 $2,250 $2,400
Shelton, CT $1,550 $1,895 $2,423 $2,500
Milford, CT $1,700 $2,000 $2,450 $2,625
Norwalk, CT $1,773 $2,100 $2,898 $2,800
Westport, CT $1,800 $3,100 $6,750 $8,500

Top Neighborhoods Near Fairfield

There are a total of 4 neighborhoods in or near Fairfield. Some of these neighborhoods include East Side, Brooklawn - St. Vincent, and Black Rock. We've included all of these top 4 neighborhoods in or near Fairfield, CT in the following table.

The average rent for these 4 neighborhoods in or near Fairfield, CT is currently around $2,150 per month. A total of 4 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Fairfield's average rent, which is actually $4,200. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Fairfield, East Side has the most affordable average rent at $1,900 per month. Whereas, at $2,600 average rent per month, North End is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Fairfield. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
East Side, Bridgeport, CT N/A $1,500 $1,750 $1,900
Brooklawn - St. Vincent, Bridgeport, CT $1,295 $1,650 $2,000 $2,000
Black Rock, Bridgeport, CT N/A $1,800 $2,200 $2,300
North End, Bridgeport, CT N/A $1,725 $2,325 $2,600

Top Counties Near Fairfield

There are a total of 6 counties located by Fairfield, CT. Some of these counties include Bridgeport, CT, Stratford, CT, and Shelton, CT. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,550. That's roughly around $27 per sqft. A total of 5 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Bridgeport, CT. Its average rent per month is $2,000. Vice versa, with an average rent of $8,500, Westport, CT is the most expensive county by Fairfield, CT.

Typically, rent for studios in Fairfield, CT is 44.69% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Fairfield, CT is 33.05% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Fairfield, CT is 18.79% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Bridgeport, CT $1,325 $1,600 $2,000 $2,000
Stratford, CT $2,073 $1,950 $2,250 $2,400
Shelton, CT $1,550 $1,895 $2,423 $2,500
Milford, CT $1,700 $2,000 $2,450 $2,600
Norwalk, CT $1,773 $2,100 $2,898 $2,800
Westport, CT $1,800 $3,100 $6,750 $8,500

Top Zipcodes Near Fairfield

There are a total of 2 zipcodes in or near Fairfield, CT. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,200. A total of 2 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 06605, Bridgeport, CT at $2,100 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,300 per month is 06606, Bridgeport, CT.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $655. That's at least $16 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Fairfield, CT is $1,625 per month. Or in other words, $22 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,100 per month. Which comes out to $22 per sqft. The following table includes the top 2 zipcodes in Fairfield, CT. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
06606, Bridgeport, CT $1,310 $1,650 $2,100 $2,300
06605, Bridgeport, CT N/A $1,600 $2,100 $2,100

Frequently Asked Questions - Fairfield Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Fairfield, CT?
The average monthly rental price for Fairfield, CT apartments for rent is approximately $4,200. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Fairfield, CT rent prices drop in winter?
Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Fairfield, CT.
How much is a studio apartment in Fairfield, CT?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,200 and an average price per square feet of $28.80. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Fairfield.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Fairfield, CT?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,950 and an average price per square feet of $45.34. There are a total of 13 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Fairfield.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Fairfield, CT?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,000 and an average price per square feet of $34.24. There are a total of 37 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Fairfield.
How have rent prices in Fairfield, CT changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Fairfield, CT can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.20%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.39%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Fairfield, CT?
A reasonable rent price in Fairfield, CT is around $3,360/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.