Average Rent in Fairfield, CT

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Current Versus Historical Fairfield, CT Rents

Fairfield rentals average $2,450 for a 1-bedroom rental to $6,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,950, or roughly $3 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in December 2024, median rents have fallen substantiallyover the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $1,100 (-35.48%) year-over-year from $3,100 to $2,000. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $625 (-24.04%) year-over-year from $2,600 to $1,975. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $190 (-5.96%) year-over-year from $3,190 to $3,000. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $700 (-13.53%) year-over-year from $5,175 to $4,475. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $2,750 (-29.73%) year-over-year from $9,250 to $6,500. 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 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 13.81% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.86% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.92% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 23.52% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Dec 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$2.83	$1,975	$2,600 (-24.04%)	$1,800 (9.72%)
2 BR	$3.01	$3,000	$3,190 (-5.96%)	$1,833 (63.64%)
3 BR	$2.76	$4,475	$5,175 (-13.53%)	$5,942 (-24.68%)
4+ BR	$3.29	$6,500	$9,250 (-29.73%)	$4,233 (53.54%)

Historical Rents in Fairfield, CT

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Top Cities Near Fairfield

There are a total of 2 cities nearby Fairfield. The average rent in Fairfield is currently $2,500 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Bridgeport, CT, with an average rent of $2,200, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Fairfield, CT is Norwalk, CT. Monthly rents here are on average $2,800 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 inf% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 21.43% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Fairfield, CT are about 19.33% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 28.30% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 2 cities near Fairfield, CT in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Bridgeport, CT	$1,300	$1,600	$2,200	$2,200
Norwalk, CT	$1,588	$2,250	$2,842	$2,800

Top Neighborhoods Near Fairfield

There are a total of 1 neighborhoods in or near Fairfield. We've included all of these top 1 neighborhoods in or near Fairfield, CT in the following chart.

The average rent for these 1 neighborhoods in or near Fairfield, CT is currently around $2,250 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Fairfield, East Side has the most affordable average rent at $2,250 per month. Whereas, at $2,250 average rent per month, East Side is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Fairfield. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
East Side, Bridgeport, CT	N/A	$1,575	$1,900	$2,250

Top Counties Near Fairfield

There are a total of 1 counties located by Fairfield, CT. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,500. That's roughly around $2 per sqft. A total of 2 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Bridgeport, CT. It's average rent per month is $2,200. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,800, Norwalk, CT is the most expensive county by Fairfield, CT.

Typically, rent for studios in Fairfield, CT is inf% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Fairfield, CT is 21.43% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Fairfield, CT is 19.33% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Bridgeport, CT	$1,300	$1,600	$2,200	$2,200
Norwalk, CT	$1,588	$2,250	$2,842	$2,800

Top Zipcodes Near Fairfield

You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

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 $3,950. 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 $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 0 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 $2,450 and an average price per square feet of $2.83. There are a total of 12 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 $3,125 and an average price per square feet of $3.01. There are a total of 14 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 -0.35%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.24%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.06%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.14% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Fairfield, CT?

A reasonable rent price in Fairfield, CT is around $3,160/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.