Last updated on July 23, 2026

Average rent in
Fair Oaks, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Fair Oaks

$2,095/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Fair Oaks is $2,095 per month as of July 2026. This is 8% above the national average rent, or $150 more per month.

$1.83

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fair Oaks

30

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Fair Oaks rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Fair Oaks, CA

Average rent prices in Fair Oaks have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Fair Oaks, CA

Rent prices in Fair Oaks vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Fair Oaks is $1,775, whereas a house costs $2,347. 1-bedroom apartments in Fair Oaks run $1,675 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,040.

Listings

Studio

$1,225

No Change

18%

1 bedroom

$1,500

4%

5%

2 bedroom

$2,095

4%

4%

3 bedroom

$2,600

18%

7%

4 bedroom

$2,900

7%

13%

Studio

Average rent

$1,225

Last year

18%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,095

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

13%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Fair Oaks, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Fair Oaks, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Fair Oaks and Antelope by all bedroom counts and property types.

Fair Oaks

Median rent price$2,095
increased by8%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,447
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fair Oaks, CA is 14% lower than the median rent in Antelope, CA.

Discover rentals in Fair Oaks, CA

5213 Dredger Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Rollingwood apartment for rent in Fair Oaks

Apartment for rent

10501 Fair Oaks Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

10501 Fair Oaks Blvd

10501 Fair Oaks Blvd, Fair Oaks, CA 95628

2 beds

1 bath

$1,695–$1,795

Apartment for rent

4922 Vir Mar St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Fair Oaks

2BR/2.0BA

4922 Vir Mar St, Fair Oaks, CA 95628

2 beds

2 baths

$1,775

Apartment for rent

9800 Fair Oaks Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Apartment for rent in Fair Oaks

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,813

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Fair Oaks, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Fair Oaks rental market.

How much is rent in Fair Oaks?

The average rent in Fair Oaks is $2,095 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fair Oaks?

Average rent prices in Fair Oaks have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Fair Oaks rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fair Oaks is 8% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $150 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Fair Oaks?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Fair Oaks are Walnut Grove Estates ($1,726/mo), Northridge Hills ($1,760/mo), and Curragh Downs ($1,950/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Fair Oaks?

To comfortably afford rent in Fair Oaks, you'd need to earn approximately $84,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Fair Oaks?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Fair Oaks average around $1,620/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,990/month.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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