Fairfield, CT Rent History

136 months of data, 20152026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-06)
$3,279
1-year change
+10.1%
$300/mo
5-year change
+39.3%
$925/mo
10-year change
+97.4%
$1,618/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Fairfield

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,638/mo0.0%
2016$1,710/mo+4.4%+4.4%
2017$1,681/mo-1.7%+2.6%
2018$1,786/mo+6.2%+9.0%
2019$1,887/mo+5.7%+15.2%
2020$2,064/mo+9.4%+26.0%
2021$2,312/mo+12.0%+41.1%
2022$2,582/mo+11.7%+57.6%
2023$2,744/mo+6.3%+67.5%
2024$2,920/mo+6.4%+78.3%
2025$2,919/mo-0.0%+78.2%
2026$3,357/mo+15.0%+104.9%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Fairfield changed since 2015?

Median rent in Fairfield, CT was $1,608 in 2015-02 and is $3,279 as of 2026-06 — a change of $1,671 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 +39.3% ($925 per month). The current median is $3,279.

What has rent in Fairfield done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Fairfield, CT has changed +97.4% ($1,618 per month). It is now $3,279.

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

Year over year, median rent in Fairfield, CT has increased +10.1% ($300/mo). Current median: $3,279.

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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.