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Rental Market Trends in Fairfield, AL

What is the average rent in Fairfield, AL?

$670/month

Average Rent

595 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.7%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Fairfield, AL is $670 per month. This is 59% lower than the national average rent of $1,627/month, making renting in Fairfield more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Fairfield, you can expect to pay about $435 per month for a studio, $670 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $808 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,087 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$435/month
315 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$670/month
595 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$808/month
925 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,087/month
1,045 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$902/month
914 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,165/month
946 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,315/month
1,370 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Fairfield, AL?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.7%, which averages out to $5 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2025
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2024 2025
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Fairfield, AL
Last Updated June 2025
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Fairfield, AL
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
100% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Fairfield, AL?

Because the average rent in Fairfield is $670, you’ll want to make about $2,233 per month or $26,796 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Fairfield, AL

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6616 Court M

6616 Court M,
Birmingham, AL 35228

3 Beds | $1,250

212 12th Ave

212 12th Ave

212 12th Ave,
Birmingham, AL 35228

3 Beds | $1,195

1205 Woodward Rd

1205 Woodward Rd

1205 Woodward Rd,
Birmingham, AL 35228

3 Beds | $1,145

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5422 Ave D

5422 Ave D,
Fairfield, AL 35064

2 Beds | $950

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United States Alabama Fairfield Rental Trends

Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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