Average Rent in Fairfax, CA and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Fairfax, CA

Average rent prices in Fairfax have increased by 72% over the last month and have decreased by 40% 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
Fairfax, CA

Rent prices in Fairfax vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Fairfax is $2,750, whereas a house costs $5,775. 1-bedroom apartments in Fairfax run $2,282 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,825.


Studio	$2,195	8%	-
1 bedroom	$2,495	1%	26%
2 bedroom	$3,025	1%	35%
3 bedroom	$4,650	1%	11%
4 bedroom	$18,995	8%	109%

		Listings
Oak Manor	$3,041


Apartments	$2,750	4%	No Change
Condos	$3,687	No Change	No Change
Houses	$5,775	18%	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$2,195

Last 30 days

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last 30 days

Last year

26%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,025

Last 30 days

Last year

35%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,650

Last 30 days

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$18,995

Last 30 days

Last year

109%

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.

How does rent in Fairfax, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Fairfax and Broadmoor by all bedroom counts and property types.

Fairfax

Median rent price$2,795

43%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,025

55%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fairfax, CA is 8% lower than the median rent in Broadmoor, CA.

Average rent in nearby cities

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Broadmoor

$3,025

Last year

East Richmond Heights

$2,195

N/A

Last year

Highlands Baywood Park

$4,422

34%

Last year

Lucas Valley Marinwood

$3,050

$2,400

$3,439

$3,025

$2,400

$2,672

Tamalpais Homestead Valley

$4,410

$2,700

$2,600

Discover rentals in Fairfax, CA

3d ago

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Lanai Apartments

2555 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Fairfax, CA 94930

2 beds

1 bath

$2,750

Apartment for rent

2525 Sir Francis Drake Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Oak Manor townhouse for rent in Fairfax

Updated Townhouse in Friendly Fairfax Apt. Complex

2525 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Fairfax, CA 94930

2 beds

1 bath

$2,750

House for rent

Available Jun 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Fairfax

140 Redwood Rd, Fairfax, CA 94930

3 beds

1.5 baths

$4,850

House for rent

5d+ ago

House for rent in Fairfax

36 Power Ln, Fairfax, CA 94930

3 beds

2 baths

$5,050

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Fairfax, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Fairfax rental market.

How much is rent in Fairfax?

The average rent in Fairfax is $2,795 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fairfax?

Average rent prices in Fairfax have increased by 72% over the last month and have decreased by 40% since last year.

How does Fairfax rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fairfax is 43% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $845 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Fairfax?

To comfortably afford rent in Fairfax, you'd need to earn approximately $112,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Fairfax?

Fairfax offers strong options for pet owners, with 63% of rental listings welcoming pets. This makes pet-friendly housing readily available in the local market.

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).