Cheap Apartments for Rent in Fair Oaks, CA from $1,000 (57 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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Terrace Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Terrace Apartments

7154 Fair Oaks BlvdCarmichael, CA 95608
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Fountain Crest
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Fountain Crest

2719 Mills Park DrRancho Cordova, CA 95670
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6239 Pecan Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

6239 Pecan Ave

6239 Pecan AveOrangevale, CA 95662

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6124 Terrell Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

6124 Terrell Dr

6124 Terrell DrCitrus Heights, CA 95621
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Rivers Bend Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rivers Bend Apartments

6047 Woodminster CirFolsom, CA 95662
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Victory Villas
2 Bedroom Apartments

Victory Villas

6344 Greenback LnCitrus Heights, CA 95621
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Greenback Manor
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Greenback Manor

7500 Greenback LnCitrus Heights, CA 95610
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6047 Woodminster Cir
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

6047 Woodminster Cir

6047 Woodminster CirOrangevale, 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 2 Beds unit found at 6124 Terrell Dr in the Chant neighborhood priced from $1,195. Sunrise Station in the Laureate At Anatolia neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,199. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fair Oaks apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
6124 Terrell Dr2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,195
Sunrise Station1x1A1BR,1BA$1,199
The MeadowsThe MapleStudio,1BA$1,250
Sunrise Crossing ApartmentsstudioStudio,1BA$1,256
Gold Run Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,350
The Crest at Citrus Heights (55+)StudioStudio,1BA$1,350
Spring Creek ApartmentsSpacious StudioStudio,1BA$1,375
Rindle Ranch (55+)StudioStudio,1BA$1,394
Winchester Place Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1,399
Sierra SquareTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fair Oaks, CA

As of June 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fair Oaks area is the $1.73 price per square foot Pine Model at Crosswood Park in the in the Chant neighborhood starting from $2,160. The second greatest value Fair Oaks apartment is the 2 Bed - 2 Bath Model at Rollingwood Condominium Rentals starting at $1,749 with a $1.71 price per square foot in the Outer Folsom Orangevale Fair Oaks 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.
Crosswood ParkPine2BR,1.5BA$1.73
Rollingwood Condominium Rentals2 Bed - 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.71
6124 Terrell Dr2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.20
Winchester Place Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.47
Gold Crossing ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.62
Vintage Faire Apartments2x1GR2BR,1BA$1.99
Fairview Gardens2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$1.82
Sunrise Center Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.97
Creekside Estates1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.89
Gold Run Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.94

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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 The Meadows listed at $1,250.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fair Oaks Apartment is $1,199 at Sunrise Station.

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 $1,195 at 6124 Terrell Dr.

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