Cheap Apartments for Rent in Fair Oaks, CA from $1,000 (62 Rentals)

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Fair Oaks Senior
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fair Oaks Senior

12057 Fair Oaks BlvdFair Oaks, CA 95628
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Northridge Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Northridge Terrace

4900 Stamas LnFair Oaks, CA 95628
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Las Palmas Condominiums
2 Bedroom Apartments

Las Palmas Condominiums

10803 Fair Oaks BlvdFair Oaks, CA 95628
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Arlington Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arlington Apartments

10930 Fair Oaks BlvdFair Oaks, CA 95628
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Terrace Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Terrace Apartments

7154 Fair Oaks BlvdCarmichael, CA 95608
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Greenback Manor
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Greenback Manor

7500 Greenback LnCitrus Heights, CA 95610
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Fountain Crest
1 Bedroom Apartments

Fountain Crest

2719 Mills Park DrRancho Cordova, CA 95670
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Rivers Bend Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rivers Bend Apartments

6047 Woodminster CirFolsom, CA 95662
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Fair Oaks, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Fair Oaks Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Fair Oaks, CA is a Studio unit found at Rindle Ranch (55+) in the Chant neighborhood priced from $1,184. The Crest at Citrus Heights (55+) in the Chant neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fair Oaks apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rindle Ranch (55+)StudioStudio,1BA$1,184
The Crest at Citrus Heights (55+)StudioStudio,1BA$1,195
River Oaks Apartments1x1 6961BR,1BA$1,300
Sunrise Station1x1A1BR,1BA$1,340
The Renaissance ApartmentsThe Venice1BR,1BA$1,349
Olive Square ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,349
Sierra SquareOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,425
Summer HillsOne Bedroom, One bath1BR,1BA$1,425
The MeadowsThe Juniper1BR,1BA$1,450
Montage at Fair OaksOak Deluxe1BR,1BA$1,470

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fair Oaks, CA

As of July 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fair Oaks area is the $1.92 price per square foot 3 Beds/2 Baths Model at Greenback Terrace Apartments in the in the Rusch Park neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Fair Oaks apartment is the B Model at Heather Ridge Apartments starting at $1,928 with a $1.92 price per square foot in the Northridge Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fair Oaks apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Greenback Terrace Apartments3 Beds/2 Baths3BR,2BA$1.92
Heather Ridge ApartmentsB2BR,2BA$1.92
Country Village2 BD/ 1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.97
Gold Crossing ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.76
Vintage Faire Apartments2x1GR2BR,1BA$1.99
Zinfandel Ranch ApartmentsGrove2BR,2BA$2.01
Fairview Gardens2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$1.76
Creekside Estates1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.03
Summer HillsOne Bedroom, One bath1BR,1BA$2.04
River Oaks Apartments1x1 6961BR,1BA$1.87

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Getting Around Fair Oaks, CA

Walk Score®

60 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

52 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fair Oaks Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Fair Oaks?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Fair Oaks is at Rindle Ranch (55+) listed at $1,184.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Fair Oaks Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fair Oaks Apartment is $1,285 at The Crest at Citrus Heights (55+).

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Fair Oaks Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Fair Oaks is starting from $1,400 at River Oaks Apartments.

What is the most affordable Fair Oaks Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Fair Oaks Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Grove and starts from $2,395.

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