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Fairfield

Pop. 44,828·88th most expensive in Ohio·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,304/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.2%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
-$661
Stable (Monthly)
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Fairfield · $1,304
More affordable than 87% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
55/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 3% below what Fairfield's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,304/mo
Expected by trend
$1,339/mo
The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Fairfield's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$950
1 BR
$1,070
2 BR
$1,390
3 BR
$1,840
4 BR+
$2,040
Research median
$1,390/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$15,648/yr
At $1,304/mo median
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.2% YoY, +0.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Fairfield, OH is majority owner-occupied, 30.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
44,828
Median income
$77,937
Median age
38.1
Renters
36.8%
Age distribution
21%
25.2%
23.4%
12.9%
17.6%
Under 1821%
18–3425.2%
35–5423.4%
55–6412.9%
65+17.6%
Gender
49.6%
50.4%
Male49.6%
Female50.4%
Race & ethnicity
61.1%
14.9%
White61.1%
Black14.9%
Hispanic11.4%
Asian7.4%
Other5.3%
Education (25+)
30.1%
30%
30.7%
No HS diploma9.2%
HS diploma30.1%
Some college30%
Bachelor's+30.7%
Housing tenure
63.2%
36.8%
Owner63.2%
Renter36.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2022 vs 2026

How Fairfield, OH has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,152 → $1,304
up 13.2%
Income
$63,418 → $77,937
up 22.9%
Population
44,550 → 44,828
up 0.6%
Renter share
36.6% → 36.8%
+0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
30.6% → 30.7%
+0.1 pts
Median age
39.7 → 38.1
-1.6 yrs

Rent in Fairfield, OH has climbed 13.2% since 2022, going from about $1,152 per month to roughly $1,304 today. On the earnings side, the typical household in Fairfield, OH now reports about $77,937, up from $63,418 in 2021. Income growth outran rent by about 9.7 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. For context, the 2022 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and Fairfield, OH reflects that arc in its own way.

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Fairfield rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Fairfield. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Fairfield, OH

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Fairfield is $1,304/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $950/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,390/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,070/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,840/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($77,937/yr), Fairfield ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Fairfield an affordable city for renters?

Fairfield is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,304/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($77,937/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Fairfield falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Fairfield?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $52,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,304/mo in Fairfield. The local median household income is $77,937/yr, meaning the typical Fairfield household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Fairfield?

Rent in Fairfield has decreased 1.2% over the past year as of July 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

How does Fairfield rent compare to other cities in Ohio?

Fairfield is one of the more affordable cities in Ohio for rent, ranking #88 out of 128 tracked cities at $1,304/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Fairfield?

Mount Healthy is nearby and more affordable at $1,231/mo, which is $73 less than Fairfield.

What percentage of Fairfield residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 36.8% of Fairfield households are renters, while 63.2% are owner-occupied. Fairfield leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Fairfield rent compare to the national average?

Fairfield's median rent of $1,304/mo is $661 (34%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Ohio, it ranks #88 out of 128 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,304/mo, rent takes ~20% of Fairfield's median household income ($77,937/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Fairfield 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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