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Rental Market Trends in Fair Oaks, CA

What is the average rent in Fair Oaks, CA?

$1,680/month

Average Rent

689 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Fair Oaks, CA is $1,680 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,641/month, which means Fair Oaks rent prices are 2% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Fair Oaks, you can expect to pay about $817 per month for a studio, $1,680 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,838 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,187 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$817/month
351 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,680/month
689 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,838/month
913 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,187/month
1,301 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,079/month
1,320 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,003/month
1,054 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,560/month
1,364 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,709/month
1,736 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 Fair Oaks, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.2%, which averages out to $38 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 April 2026
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2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Fair Oaks, CA
Last Updated April 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
7% $700 - $1,000/month
22% $1,001 - $1,500/month
59% $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 $1,680, you’ll want to make about $5,600 per month or $67,200 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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Fair Oaks, CA

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Montage at Fair Oaks

Montage at Fair Oaks

12801 Fair Oaks Blvd,
Citrus Heights, CA 95610

$1,541 - $2,722

1-2 Beds

Greenback Ridge

Greenback Ridge

7566 Greenback Ln,
Citrus Heights, CA 95610

$1,599 - $2,400

1-3 Beds

Spring Creek Apartments

Spring Creek Apartments

7761 Greenback Ln,
Citrus Heights, CA 95610

$1,375 - $2,125

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Eclipse 96

Eclipse 96

12202 Fair Oaks Blvd,
Fair Oaks, CA 95628

$1,675 - $2,125

1-2 Beds

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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 February 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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