What is the average apartment size in Fair Oaks?

The average size for a Fair Oaks, CA apartment is 848 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Fair Oaks?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Fair Oaks is $1,874 per month, a 0.67% increase from last year’s average of $1,862.

What is the average apartment size in Fair Oaks?

The typical apartment in Fair Oaks offers about 848 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Fair Oaks, CA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Fair Oaks?

The typical rent budget in Fair Oaks ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 66% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Fair Oaks?

In Fair Oaks, 30% of households rent while 70% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Fair Oaks is $1,874, a 0.67% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,862.

One-bedroom apartments provide 687 square feet for $1,742, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,943 offer 943 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,537 sq ft) for $2,621, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Fair Oaks, CA

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,874	848 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,742	687 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,943	943 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,621	1,537 sq. ft.

Fair Oaks, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Fair Oaks, CA have increased by 0.67% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,862 to $1,874.

What's the typical rent budget in Fair Oaks, CA?

The largest share of rentals in Fair Oaks, CA (66%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Fair Oaks, CA?

3,885 or 30% of the households in Fair Oaks, CA are renter-occupied while 9,061 or 70% are owner-occupied.

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How Fair Oaks Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Fair Oaks	$1,874
Los Angeles	$2,765
East Bay	$2,670
San Francisco	$3,598
San Diego	$2,968
Oakland	$2,635
Sacramento	$1,906
Long Beach	$2,670
San Jose	$3,134
Fresno	$1,622
Tulare	$1,693
Davis, CA	$2,576
Roseville, CA	$2,326
Folsom, CA	$2,344
Rancho Cordova, CA	$1,889
Rocklin, CA	$2,233
Citrus Heights, CA	$1,771
Auburn, CA	$1,901
Elk Grove, CA	$2,226
Lincoln, CA	$2,413
West Sacramento, CA	$2,031

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Fair Oaks apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.