What is the average rent in Fair Oaks?

The median asking rent in Fair Oaks is $3,495/mo across 7 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $2,365/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.

What income do I need to rent in Fair Oaks?

At the 30% rule, the $3,495/mo median asking rent in Fair Oaks takes about $139,800 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.

How many people rent in Fair Oaks?

59% of Fair Oaks's 7,844 residents rent rather than own.

How many rentals are available in Fair Oaks right now?

7 rentals are available in Fair Oaks right now, across the 9 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.

Is Fair Oaks cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?

By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Fair Oaks's $2,365/mo median is 11% below the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

Apartments for rent in Fair Oaks, priced and graded.

Median asking rent in Fair Oaks is $3,495/mo across 7 available listings. Current residents pay a median of $2,365/mo (Census estimate) — 11% below the SF Bay Area average and 69% above the national one. 59% of the 7,844 people here rent. Fairway tracks 9 Fair Oaks properties across 9 sources, refreshed hourly.

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How much is rent in Fair Oaks?

A two-bedroom in Fair Oaks runs $5,200/mo, from live listings across our index.

No. of beds	Median	% of rentals	Units available	Find places
Studio	$1,471/mo	14%	1	Find places →
1 Bedroom	$2,495/mo	14%	1	Find places →
2 Bedroom	$5,200/mo	71%	5	Find places →

Medians: live listings in Fairway's rental index for Fair Oaks, 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. Fair Oaks's $3,495/mo median asking rent sits in your a stretch range.

Who rents in Fair Oaks

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

How much residents in Fair Oaks pay in rent (Census data).

Under $500

$500–$999

$1,000–$1,499

10%

$1,500–$1,999

17%

$2,000+

66%

Is Fair Oaks a good place to live?

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

Neighborhood Grades

Public SchoolsB

Cost of LivingD+

Safety—

NightlifeA+

Outdoor ActivitiesA

WalkabilityA-

Compare Nearby Neighborhoods

NeighborhoodAsking rentListings availableOverall

Fair Oaks$3,4957B

Ampex$2,7504B-

Oakwood$3,94812A-

Middlefield$4,6509B

Friendly Acres$3,85010A-

Palm$3,59514B

Central$4,45232A-

Selby$4,6008A

Sequoia$2,5955A

Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for Fair Oaks.

Population7,844

Median Income$107K

Hispanic

69%

White

21%

Asian

Two or More

Commute & Transportation

How residents of Fair Oaks get to work.

Drive Alone58%

Walk/Bike0%

Work from Home20%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in Fair Oaks.

Home Types

Single Family

54%

Small Apt Building

24%

Townhouse

14%

Large Apt Building

Home Age

2000–Present

14%

1980–1999

17%

1960–1979

20%

1940–1959

35%

Before 1939

14%

Renting in Fair Oaks, explained

What is the average rent in Fair Oaks?: The median asking rent in Fair Oaks is $3,495/mo across 7 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $2,365/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.
Is Fair Oaks a good place to live?: Broadly yes, with trade-offs: Fair Oaks grades B overall — strongest on nightlife, weakest on housing.
What income do I need to rent in Fair Oaks?: At the 30% rule, the $3,495/mo median asking rent in Fair Oaks takes about $139,800 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.
How many people rent in Fair Oaks?: 59% of Fair Oaks's 7,844 residents rent rather than own.
How many rentals are available in Fair Oaks right now?: 7 rentals are available in Fair Oaks right now, across the 9 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.
Is Fair Oaks cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?: By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Fair Oaks's $2,365/mo median is 11% below the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

The honest answers.

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