Lanai Apartments
2555 Sir Francis Drake Blvd,
Fairfax, CA 94930
1 Bed | $2,250
Rental Market Trends in Fairfax, CA
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Fairfax, CA is $1,793/month.
Rent in Fairfax is roughly equal to the national average rent of of $1,665/month.
$1,793/month
Average Rent
624 Sq Ft
Average Size
+1.1%
Change / Year
9
Available Apartments
Fairfax rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Fairfax average $1,804 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Fairfax average $1,793 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Fairfax average $2,151 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Fairfax average $2,115 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
How much has average rent changed in Fairfax, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.1%, which averages out to $21 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Fairfax, CA
September 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
12%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
38%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
50%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Fairfax, CA?
Because the average rent in Fairfax is $1,793, you’ll want to make about $5,976 per month or $71,712 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.
How does Fairfax, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Fairfax, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
View the Fairfax Area GuideCompare Rent Trends Nearby
Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.
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San Anselmo
Avg Rent: $1,991/month
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Greenbrae
Avg Rent: $2,284/month
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San Rafael
Avg Rent: $2,229/month
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Kentfield
Avg Rent: $1,928/month
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Larkspur
Avg Rent: $3,938/month
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Mill Valley
Avg Rent: $3,047/month
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Corte Madera
Avg Rent: $2,955/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Fairfax?
The average rent in Fairfax is $1,793 per month, which is 7.7% higher than the national average of $1,665.
Are rents going up or down in Fairfax?
Rents in Fairfax, CA are increasing, with prices up 1.1% year-over-year and $21 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Fairfax?
In Fairfax, CA, 50% of apartments fall above $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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.