What is the average rent in Fairfax?

The median asking rent in Fairfax is $2,500/mo across 17 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $1,886/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.

How much is a 1-bedroom vs a 2-bedroom in Fairfax?

A one-bedroom in Fairfax runs about $1,850/mo and a two-bedroom about $2,295/mo, from live listings across our index.

What income do I need to rent in Fairfax?

At the 30% rule, the $2,500/mo median asking rent in Fairfax takes about $100,000 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.

How many people rent in Fairfax?

51% of Fairfax's 5,069 residents rent rather than own.

How many rentals are available in Fairfax right now?

17 rentals are available in Fairfax right now, across the 18 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.

Is Fairfax cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?

By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Fairfax's $1,886/mo median is 29% below the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

Apartments for rent in Fairfax, priced and graded.

Median asking rent in Fairfax is $2,500/mo across 17 available listings. Current residents pay a median of $1,886/mo (Census estimate) — 29% below the SF Bay Area average and 35% above the national one. 51% of the 5,069 people here rent. Fairway tracks 18 Fairfax properties across 9 sources, refreshed hourly.

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How much is rent in Fairfax?

A one-bedroom in Fairfax runs $1,850/mo and a two-bedroom $2,295/mo, from live listings across our index.

No. of beds	Median	% of rentals	Units available	Find places
Studio	$1,410/mo	12%	2	Find places →
1 Bedroom	$1,850/mo	18%	3	Find places →
2 Bedroom	$2,295/mo	29%	5	Find places →
3+ Bedroom	$2,750/mo	41%	7	Find places →

Medians: live listings in Fairway's rental index for Fairfax, computed at page load. Availability refreshed continuously.

Rent affordability

Household income

$/yr

Comfortable is the 30% rule; landlords here typically require 2.5–3× the monthly rent in gross income. Fairfax's $2,500/mo median asking rent sits in your a stretch range.

Who rents in Fairfax

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

How much residents in Fairfax pay in rent (Census data).

Under $500

12%

$500–$999

12%

$1,000–$1,499

14%

$1,500–$1,999

22%

$2,000+

40%

Is Fairfax a good place to live?

Broadly yes, with trade-offs: Fairfax grades B overall — strongest on nightlife, weakest on housing.

Neighborhood Grades

Public SchoolsC+

Cost of LivingD+

Safety—

NightlifeA

Outdoor ActivitiesA

WalkabilityA-

Compare Nearby Neighborhoods

NeighborhoodAsking rentListings availableOverall

Fairfax$2,50017B

Fremont$2,08113B-

Maxwell Park$2,4888A-

Seminary$2,10022C+

Jefferson$2,6007B-

Melrose$2,8952B-

Frick$2,00012B-

Allendale$2,50023B

Harrington$1,40013B-

Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for Fairfax.

Population5,069

Median Income$75K

Black

37%

Hispanic

37%

White

15%

Asian

Two or More

Commute & Transportation

How residents of Fairfax get to work.

Drive Alone61%

Walk/Bike0%

Work from Home15%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in Fairfax.

Home Types

Single Family

60%

Small Apt Building

30%

Large Apt Building

Townhouse

Home Age

2000–Present

1980–1999

1960–1979

13%

1940–1959

45%

Before 1939

36%

Schools

Elementary Schools (7)

Manzanita Seed Elementary School

K-5 · 413 students

22:1

C-

Horace Mann Elementary School

K-5 · 182 students

23:1

C-

Manzanita Community

K-5 · 338 students

23:1

C-

Think College Now

K-5 · 258 students

29:1

C-

Global Family

K-5 · 440 students

22:1

C-

International Community

K-5 · 306 students

22:1

C-

Bridges Academy Elementary School

K-5 · 423 students

22:1

Middle Schools (2)

Urban Promise Academy

6-8 · 371 students

19:1

C-

United for Success Academy

6-8 · 356 students

16:1

High Schools (2)

Life Academy

6-12 · 441 students

15:1

C+

Fremont High School

9-12 · 1,186 students

17:1

Renting in Fairfax, explained

What is the average rent in Fairfax?: The median asking rent in Fairfax is $2,500/mo across 17 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $1,886/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.
How much is a 1-bedroom vs a 2-bedroom in Fairfax?: A one-bedroom in Fairfax runs about $1,850/mo and a two-bedroom about $2,295/mo, from live listings across our index.
Is Fairfax a good place to live?: Broadly yes, with trade-offs: Fairfax grades B overall — strongest on nightlife, weakest on housing.
What income do I need to rent in Fairfax?: At the 30% rule, the $2,500/mo median asking rent in Fairfax takes about $100,000 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.
How many people rent in Fairfax?: 51% of Fairfax's 5,069 residents rent rather than own.
How many rentals are available in Fairfax right now?: 17 rentals are available in Fairfax right now, across the 18 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.
Is Fairfax cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?: By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Fairfax's $1,886/mo median is 29% below the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

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