Rent in Fairfield, CT
Across Fairfield's 3 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $2,126 a month, with figures from $1,908–$2,399. The highest typical rent is in 06828 ($2,399) and the lowest in 06825 ($1,908). 2 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 1 uses the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region pay about 2.02% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,671 | $1,671–$2,782 | 3 |
| 1 bed | $1,864 | $1,626–$2,071 | 3 |
| 2 beds | $2,126 | $1,908–$2,399 | 3 |
| 3 beds | $2,878 | $2,384–$3,214 | 3 |
| 4 beds | $3,219 | $3,155–$3,573 | 3 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Fairfield ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Fairfield, CT?
- About $2,126 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,908–$2,399. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Fairfield, CT?
- About $1,864 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,626–$2,071. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Fairfield, CT?
- About $2,878 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $2,384–$3,214. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Fairfield, CT?
- About $1,671 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,671–$2,782. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Fairfield, CT?
- About $3,219 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $3,155–$3,573. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Fairfield ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 06828 has the highest typical rent at $2,399 a month, and 06825 the lowest at $1,908.
- What is the property tax rate in Fairfield, CT?
- Owner-occupied homes in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region pay a typical 2.02% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Fairfield rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).