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Average Rent in Fairfield CA

8 apartment buildings, 38 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.

Avg Rent

$2,213/mo

Cheapest

$1,548/mo

Properties

8

Units

38

Analysis

Rent Price Breakdown

Compare pricing across all 8 properties in Fairfield CA.

Average Rent by Property

Starting Price vs Average

Rent by Bedroom Count

Price per Square Foot

Fairfield CA Rent Prices

All 8 properties ranked by lowest available rent.

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Fairfield CA Average Rent Prices 2026

The average rent in Fairfield CA is $2,213 per month, based on 38 units across 8 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,548 at Magnolia Terrace to $2,199 at Laurel Creek.

Average Rent by Bedroom Type

Type Avg Rent Starting From Units
Studio $1,975/mo $1,975/mo 1
1 Bed $1,931/mo $1,548/mo 12
2 Bed $2,359/mo $2,025/mo 25

Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Fairfield CA?

Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Minimum to afford average rent

$89,000/year

30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $2,213/mo.

Comfortable income

$106,000/year

25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,548/mo), you need to earn at least $62,000/year.

Cost of living in Fairfield CA

We only have live rent data for Fairfield CA so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.

Category Monthly estimate
Rent (market average) $2,213
Estimated total $2,213/mo

Methodology

Rent data

Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.

Cost of living

Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.

Salary to live comfortably

Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Demographic figures

Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.

Cost of living and demographic figures are refreshed annually.

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Nearby cities in California

How Fairfield CA rent compares to other markets in the state.

City Avg Rent vs Fairfield CA Properties
Los Angeles, CA $2,857 +29% 44
San Diego, CA $3,215 +45% 25
Riverside, CA $2,501 +13% 25
Sacramento, CA $2,333 +5% 24
Anaheim, CA $2,832 +28% 22
Oakland, CA $3,293 +49% 21

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Fairfield CA?

The average rent in Fairfield CA is $2,213 per month, based on 38 units across 8 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.

What is the cheapest apartment rent in Fairfield CA?

The lowest available rent in Fairfield CA starts at $1,548 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Fairfield CA?

1-bedroom apartments in Fairfield CA average $1,931/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,548/mo across 12 units tracked.

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Fairfield CA?

2-bedroom apartments in Fairfield CA average $2,359/mo. Units start from $2,025/mo across 25 units currently listed.

Rent Trends in Fairfield CA

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