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Average Rent in Fairfield, CA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 8 apartment communities in Fairfield, CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,298/mo
▲ +3.7% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,590/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
8
tracked daily
Units Listed
58
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Fairfield, CA
8 listed units across 4 buildings in Fairfield, CA dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $51/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Creek | Unit 6, 2BD, 2BTH A | $2,329 | $2,199 | $130 |
| Magnolia Terrace | Unit 313-46, 1x1 | $1,686 | $1,590 | $96 |
| Arrive Suisun City | Unit 3, Santa Cruz | $2,250 | $2,195 | $55 |
| Arrive Suisun City | Unit 4, Santa Cruz | $2,250 | $2,210 | $40 |
| Bridgeport Ranch Apartments | Unit 637, A3 | $2,574 | $2,548 | $26 |
| Bridgeport Ranch Apartments | Unit 832, A3 | $2,385 | $2,359 | $26 |
| Arrive Suisun City | Unit 1, Napa | $3,325 | $3,304 | $21 |
| Bridgeport Ranch Apartments | Unit 426, D2 | $2,922 | $2,910 | $12 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Fairfield, CA
Compare average rent across Fairfield, CA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield 94534 | $2,576 | $2,271 | 1 | 14 |
| Fairfield 94533 | $2,209 | $1,590 | 7 | 44 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Fairfield, CA?
As of July 2026, the average rent in Fairfield, CA is $2,298 per month across 8 apartment communities and 58 available units. Rents have increased $79 (3.7%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Magnolia Terrace starting at $1,590/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,906/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $2,131/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $2,530/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $3,305/mo.
Prices range from $1,590 to $3,305 per month. The most common price point is the $2,000 range, where 13 units are currently listed.
Fairfield, CA Rent Price History
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Fairfield, CA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Fairfield, CA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnolia Terrace | $1,590/mo | $1,821/mo | 5 | 3.5 |
| Park Haven | $1,750/mo | $1,766/mo | 3 | 3.1 |
| Laurel Creek | $1,769/mo | $2,237/mo | 6 | 4.1 |
| Waterscape Apartments | $1,918/mo | $2,100/mo | 10 | 3.3 |
| Park Crossing Apartments | $1,960/mo | $2,405/mo | 9 | 3.7 |
| Volare Apartment Homes | $1,965/mo | $1,983/mo | 4 | 4.6 |
| Arrive Suisun City | $2,195/mo | $2,687/mo | 7 | 4.6 |
Google Search Trends for Fairfield, CA Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Fairfield, CA
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$92,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,298/mo.
Comfortable income
$110,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,590/mo), you need to earn at least $64,000/year.
Median household income in Fairfield, CA is $102,321 , about 7% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Fairfield, CA
Overall prices in Fairfield, CA runs above the national average by about 9% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 109.4, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Fairfield, CA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,298 |
| Utilities | $583 |
| Groceries | $567 |
| Transportation | $1,390 |
| Healthcare | $678 |
| Other goods and services | $1,085 |
| Estimated total | $6,601/mo |
Population
119,985
Median household income
$102,321
Census median rent
$2,191/mo
Rent as % of income
36.3%
Median age
36.8
Mean commute
31 min
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 were last published in 2023.
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