Fairfield Residential

Fairfield Residential is a vertically integrated real estate operator and investment manager that concentrates exclusively on multifamily apartment real estate. Founded in 1985 and headquartered in San Diego, California, the firm handles every stage of the apartment lifecycle in-house: development, construction, acquisitions, property management, asset management and investment management. It employs approximately 1,590 associates and has developed and acquired more than 1,000 communities since its founding, operating in over 35 markets across the United States.

The company manages more than $15 billion in assets and is institutionally backed by CalSTRS (California State Teachers' Retirement System). Its portfolio spans market-rate apartment homes, tax credit affordable housing, university student housing, mixed-use and transit-oriented communities, and redeveloped apartment properties.

Fairfield's integrated platform is intended to maintain quality control and operational efficiency across the real estate estate lifecycle. The firm states a focus on creating living experiences for residents and delivering value to investors. Expertise across the group covers real estate development, construction, acquisitions, property management, asset management and investment management.