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Rental Market Trends in Fair Oaks, CA

Updated September 2026

The average rent in Fair Oaks, CA is $1,654/month.

Rent in Fair Oaks is roughly equal to the national average rent of of $1,665/month.

$1,654/month

Average Rent

693 Sq Ft

Average Size

-1.5%

Change / Year

273

Available Apartments

Fair Oaks rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Fair Oaks average $796 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Fair Oaks average $1,654 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Fair Oaks average $1,833 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Fair Oaks average $2,198 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$796/month
351 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,654/month
693 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,833/month
910 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,198/month
1,303 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,747/month
1,496 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,135/month
2,026 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Fair Oaks, CA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.5%, which averages out to $24 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time

September 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Fair Oaks, CA

September 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Fair Oaks, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
11% $700 - $1,000/month
21% $1,001 - $1,500/month
57% $1,501 - $2,000/month
11% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Fair Oaks, CA?

Because the average rent in Fair Oaks is $1,654, you’ll want to make about $5,513 per month or $66,156 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.

City

Fair Oaks, CA

273 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Fair Oaks, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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    Avg Rent: $2,158/month

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    Avg Rent: $1,633/month

  • Citrus Heights

    Citrus Heights

    Avg Rent: $1,586/month

  • Carmichael

    Carmichael

    Avg Rent: $1,407/month

  • Folsom

    Folsom

    Avg Rent: $2,118/month

  • Rancho Cordova

    Rancho Cordova

    Avg Rent: $1,598/month

  • North Highlands

    North Highlands

    Avg Rent: $1,227/month

Apartment Communities in Fair Oaks We Think You'll Love

Montage at Fair Oaks

Montage at Fair Oaks

12801 Fair Oaks Blvd,
Citrus Heights, CA 95610

1-2 Beds | $1,539 - $2,151

Spring Creek Apartments

Spring Creek Apartments

7761 Greenback Ln,
Citrus Heights, CA 95610

Studio - 2 Beds | $1,375 - $2,125

Greenback Ridge

Greenback Ridge

7566 Greenback Ln,
Citrus Heights, CA 95610

1-3 Beds | $1,800 - $2,400

Village at Fair Oaks

Village at Fair Oaks

10741 Fair Oaks Blvd,
Fair Oaks, CA 95628

1-2 Beds | $1,625 - $1,895

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Fair Oaks?

The average rent in Fair Oaks is $1,654 per month, which is 0.7% lower than the national average of $1,665.

What is the average rent for a house in Fair Oaks?

The average rent for a house in Fair Oaks, CA is $2,747 per month.

Are rents going up or down in Fair Oaks?

Rents in Fair Oaks, CA are decreasing, with prices down 1.5% year-over-year and $24 less per month.

What rent range is most common in Fair Oaks?

In Fair Oaks, CA, 57% of apartments fall between $1,501 - $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States California Fair Oaks 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 September 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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