Last updated on October 21, 2026

Average rent in
Fair Oaks, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Fair Oaks

$2,197/mo

increased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in Fair Oaks is $2,197 per month as of October 2026. This is 16% above the national average rent, or $297 more per month.

$1.69

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fair Oaks

38

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Fair Oaks rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 13% 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 $1,757, whereas a house costs $2,695. 1-bedroom apartments in Fair Oaks run $1,495 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,995.

Listings

Studio

$1,162

No Change

5%

1 bedroom

$1,450

1%

12%

2 bedroom

$1,995

1%

7%

3 bedroom

$2,695

2%

8%

4 bedroom

$3,315

5%

13%

Studio

Average rent

$1,162

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,695

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,315

Last 30 days

5%

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$2,197
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,475
increased by30%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fair Oaks, CA is 11% lower than the median rent in Antelope, CA.

Discover rentals in Fair Oaks, CA

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

$1,665

11330 Fair Oaks Blvd #103 - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Fair Oaks

2 beds

1 bath

$1,675

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Northridge Terrace Apartments at 4900 - Photo 1 of 1
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5d+ ago

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Northridge Terrace Apartments at 4900

4900 Stamas Ln, Fair Oaks, CA 95628

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700

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4741 San Juan Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Fair Oaks

3 beds

1 bath

$2,195

Price dropped $200

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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 $2,197 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fair Oaks?

Average rent prices in Fair Oaks have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 13% since last year.

How does Fair Oaks rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fair Oaks is 16% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $297 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Fair Oaks?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Fair Oaks are Walnut Grove Estates ($1,675/mo), Northridge Hills ($1,753/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 $88,000/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?

October offers the best rental deals in Fair Oaks with the lowest rents of the year, while February and June see the least competition among renters. April typically has the highest rents, creating a 4.6% difference between peak and off-peak pricing.

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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