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Rental Market Trends in Fairfield, CT
What is the average rent in Fairfield, CT?
$2,992/month
Average Rent
794 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+6.2%
Increase in the Last Year
As of February 2025, the average rent in Fairfield, CT is $2,992 per month. This is 92% higher than the national average rent price of $1,557/month, making Fairfield one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Fairfield, you can expect to pay about $1,928 per month for a studio, $2,992 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $4,789 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Fairfield, CT?
In the past year, rent has increased by 6.2%, which averages out to $185 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Fairfield, CT
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Fairfield?
Based on current rent prices, Stratfield Village is the most affordable neighborhood in Fairfield.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Fairfield?
Based on current rent prices, Stratfield Village is the most expensive neighborhood in Fairfield.
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Which Fairfield neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhood in Fairfield with the most apartments available is Stratfield Village .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Fairfield, CT?
Because the average rent in Fairfield is $2,992, you’ll want to make about $9,973 per month or $119,676 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Fairfield, CT compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Fairfield, CT to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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Methodology
† Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.