Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 1, 2026

Average rent in
Fairfax, CA

Last updated on February 1, 2026

Last updated on February 1, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Fairfax, CA is $3,175. This is +67%, or $1,275, higher than the national average.

$3.35

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,175

increased by10%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

18

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Fairfax, CA is $3,175. This is +67%, or $1,275, higher than the national average.

$3.35

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

38%
29%
25%
8%
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

60%
40%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Fairfax, CA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Fairfax, CA have decreased by 6% in the last month and have increased by 10% in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
Fairfax, CA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Fairfax, CA is $2,662. A 1-bedroom apartment in Fairfax, CA costs about $2,300 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $4,200. Houses for rent in Fairfax, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,995.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,500

8%

22%

2 bedroom

$3,500

11%

28%

3 bedroom

$4,872

1%

-

4 bedroom

$5,650

25%

100%

Studio

$2,350

8%

-

Studio

Average rent

$2,350

Last 30 days

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

22%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

28%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,872

Last 30 days

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,650

Last 30 days

25%

Last year

100%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Fairfax, 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.

Compare rent prices in Fairfax, CA to other cities

Median rent prices in Fairfax, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Broadmoor, CA.

Fairfax

Median rent price$3,175
increased by67%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,100
increased by63%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fairfax, CA is 2% higher than the median rent in Broadmoor, CA.

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willow - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

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willow

168 Willow Ave, Fairfax, CA 94930

2 beds

1 bath

$3,250

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