How do I get on Fairfield's vendor list?

Fairfield does not maintain a master list of preferred vendors. Suppliers should choose general inquiries on the contact form and describe their company, the service they provide, and any Fairfield communities they already serve; the information is forwarded to the appropriate Fairfield leader for consideration.

Does Fairfield operate affordable housing?

Yes. Fairfield builds and operates tax credit affordable housing alongside its conventional communities, and lists those properties on the affordable housing page of its site.

Property managers

Fairfield Residential

Fairfield is a vertically integrated multifamily company. It develops and builds, acquires, asset manages, operates, and sells apartment communities, and raises investment funds alongside that work, so property management is one arm of a platform rather than the whole business.

Its investment strategies are grouped as acquisitions, development, and debt, and since 2019 it has raised five new investment funds. It builds and operates tax credit affordable housing alongside conventional communities. Renters can tour communities in person, self-guided, virtually, or in 3D, and corporate and furnished housing options vary by community. Fairfield does not keep a master preferred vendor list; suppliers are routed through the general inquiry form.

Founded in 1985 and headquartered in San Diego, Fairfield reports 50,600 units nationwide, 35 geographical markets, and 1,580 associates as of March 31, 2026. Regional offices are listed in Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Denver, and Washington DC. Milestones on its site include a joint venture with CalSTRS formed in 2002, its first LEED Gold certification in 2006, and its 500th acquisition in 2016.

The site is built mainly for renters and existing investors. Whether Fairfield takes third-party management assignments, in which markets, and on what terms is not stated, and no fee information is published, so an owner should ask directly through the general inquiry form.

Best for

Institutional investors and joint venture partners looking for a national, vertically integrated multifamily operator, and renters looking for its communities. Owners wanting third-party management should confirm Fairfield takes that work.

What they do

Multifamily development and construction
Apartment acquisitions
Asset management
Property management
Dispositions
Investment fund management across acquisition, development, and debt strategies
Tax credit affordable housing

Details

Attribute	Value
Founded	1985
Team size	1,000+ employees
Other offices	Atlanta, GA, Boston, MA, Dallas, TX, Denver, CO, Washington, DC

What stands out

Reports 50,600 units nationwide across 35 geographical markets, with 1,580 associates, as of March 31, 2026.
Founded in 1985; formed a joint venture with CalSTRS in 2002 and reached its 500th acquisition in 2016.
Has raised five new investment funds since 2019.
Regional offices in Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Denver, and Washington DC, with the corporate office in San Diego.

Common questions

How do I get on Fairfield's vendor list?: Fairfield does not maintain a master list of preferred vendors. Suppliers should choose general inquiries on the contact form and describe their company, the service they provide, and any Fairfield communities they already serve; the information is forwarded to the appropriate Fairfield leader for consideration.
Does Fairfield operate affordable housing?: Yes. Fairfield builds and operates tax credit affordable housing alongside its conventional communities, and lists those properties on the affordable housing page of its site.