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Rental Market Trends in Fairfax, CA

What is the average rent in Fairfax, CA?

$1,738/month

Average Rent

640 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.9%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Fairfax, CA is $1,738 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,641/month, which means Fairfax rent prices are 6% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Fairfax, you can expect to pay about $1,797 per month for a studio, $1,738 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,142 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,105 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,797/month
476 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,738/month
640 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,142/month
872 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,105/month
1,200 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average 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 Fairfax, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.9%, which averages out to $16 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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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Fairfax, CA
Last Updated April 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Fairfax, CA
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 $1,738, you’ll want to make about $5,793 per month or $69,516 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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Fairfax, CA

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Apartment communities in Fairfax we think you'll love

2555 Sir Francis Drake Blvd

2555 Sir Francis Drake Blvd

2555 Sir Francis Drake Blvd,
Fairfax, CA 94930

$2,250 - $2,750 Total Monthly Price

1-2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

81 Angela Ave

81 Angela Ave

81 Angela Ave,
San Anselmo, CA 94960

$1,825 Total Monthly Price

Studio | 6 Month Lease

71 Rocca Dr

71 Rocca Dr

71 Rocca Dr,
Fairfax, CA 94930

$3,750

2 Beds

296 Scenic Rd

296 Scenic Rd

296 Scenic Rd,
Fairfax, CA 94930

$4,500

2 Beds

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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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