Fairfield, CT Rent History

139 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$3,430
1-year change
+5.8%
$187/mo
5-year change
+33.3%
$857/mo
10-year change
+100.4%
$1,718/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Fairfield

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,695/mo—0.0%
2016$1,768/mo+4.3%+4.3%
2017$1,735/mo-1.9%+2.4%
2018$1,842/mo+6.2%+8.7%
2019$1,952/mo+6.0%+15.2%
2020$2,130/mo+9.1%+25.7%
2021$2,386/mo+12.0%+40.8%
2022$2,664/mo+11.7%+57.2%
2023$2,837/mo+6.5%+67.4%
2024$3,001/mo+5.8%+77.1%
2025$3,134/mo+4.4%+84.9%
2026$3,409/mo+8.8%+101.1%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Fairfield changed since 2015?

Median rent in Fairfield, CT was $1,662 in 2015-02 and is $3,430 as of 2026-09 — a change of $1,768 per month over 11 years.

How much has Fairfield rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Fairfield, CT has changed +33.3% ($857 per month). The current median is $3,430.

What has rent in Fairfield done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Fairfield, CT has changed +100.4% ($1,718 per month). It is now $3,430.

Is rent in Fairfield going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Fairfield, CT has increased +5.8% ($187/mo). Current median: $3,430.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.