Fairfield, NJ rental market

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Last updated August 11, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Fairfield, NJ is $2,857.

Average rent

$2,857

Month-over-month change

+$357

Year-over-year change

-$1,143

Available rentals

5

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $2,500 to $3,500.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$2,4001
$2,5002
$2,8001
$3,0001
$3,1001
$3,4001
$3,500+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $1,143 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$2,974$4,650
Feb$2,877$3,150
Mar$3,008$3,500
Apr$4,400$3,150
May$3,051$3,600
Jun$3,016$2,860
Jul$3,600$2,400
Aug$3,500$2,550
Sep$4,800No data
Oct$3,500No data
Nov$3,100No data
Dec$3,079No data

Market temperature

The Fairfield, NJ rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

cool

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Fairfield, NJ is 36% higher than the national average.

Fairfield, NJvs.

$2,857

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Fairfield, NJ?

The average rent in Fairfield, NJ is $2,857.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Fairfield, NJ?

Houses in Fairfield, NJ rent between $2,500 - $3,500 with an average rent of $2,857.

3. How has the rent in Fairfield, NJ changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Fairfield, NJ decreased by $1,143

4. How much has the rent in Fairfield, NJ increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Fairfield, NJ increased by $357

5. How many available rentals are there in Fairfield, NJ?

There are currently 5 rentals available in Fairfield, NJ.

6. How do rent prices in Fairfield, NJ compare with the national average?

The average rent in Fairfield, NJ is $2,857 — 36.05% higher the national average of $2,100.