Last updated on September 6, 2026

Average rent in
Fair Oaks, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Fair Oaks

$2,100/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Fair Oaks is $2,100 per month as of September 2026. This is 11% above the national average rent, or $200 more per month.

$1.82

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fair Oaks

34

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 remained the same over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,882, whereas a house costs $2,587. 1-bedroom apartments in Fair Oaks run $1,595 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,995.

Listings

Studio

$1,368

No Change

3%

1 bedroom

$1,395

4%

3%

2 bedroom

$2,097

2%

10%

3 bedroom

$2,745

1%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,700

6%

10%

Studio

Average rent

$1,368

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,395

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,097

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,745

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

10%

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$2,100
increased by11%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,457
increased by29%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fair Oaks, CA is 15% 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

Apartment for rent

Northridge Terrace Apartments at 4900 - Photo 1 of 1
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3d ago

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Northridge Terrace Apartments at 4900

4900 Stamas Ln, Fair Oaks, CA 95628

2 beds

1 bath

$1,675–$1,695

Apartment for rent

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

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Fair Oaks

2 beds

1 bath

$1,750

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 30

4819 Suncrest Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Fair Oaks

House 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 $2,100 per month as of September 5, 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 remained the same since last year.

How does Fair Oaks rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fair Oaks is 11% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $200 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Fair Oaks?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Fair Oaks are Northridge Hills ($1,717/mo), Walnut Grove Estates ($1,739/mo), and Curragh Downs ($1,739/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?

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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