Cheap Apartments for Rent in Fair Oaks, CA from $1,250 (102 Rentals)

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Hazel Ranch
$1,753 - $2,562

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Base Rent$1,753 - $2,562

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Hazel Ranch

8842 Winding WayFair Oaks, CA 95628
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98Hundred
$1,758 - $5,631

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Base Rent$1,758 - $5,631

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 21

98Hundred

9800 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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Donner at Fair Oaks
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Donner at Fair Oaks

10624 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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4922 Vir Mar St.
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4922 Vir Mar St.

4922 Vir Mar StFair Oaks, CA 95628

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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 The Meadows in the Chant neighborhood priced from $1,250. Coloma Garden Apartments in the Laureate At Anatolia neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fair Oaks apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The MeadowsThe MapleStudio,1BA$1,250
Coloma Garden Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,350
Sierra SquareOne Bedroom and One bath1BR,1BA$1,350
Summerfield PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
Gold Run Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,350
The Crest at Citrus Heights (55+)StudioStudio,1BA$1,350
Rindle Ranch (55+)StudioStudio,1BA$1,369
Spring Creek ApartmentsSpacious StudioStudio,1BA$1,375
Hazel Wood ApartmentsStudio W/PatioStudio,1BA$1,410
Creekside Estates1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,420

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fair Oaks, CA

As of September 13, 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 Curragh Downs 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
4922 Vir Mar St.2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.67
Huntington SquareJuniper2BR,1BA$1.90
Winchester Place Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.63
Furmint Apartments2X12BR,1BA$1.64
Gold Crossing ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.67
Greenback Gardens2B1B2BR,1BA$1.86
Fairview Gardens2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$1.82
Creekside Estates1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.89

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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 $1,350 at Coloma Garden Apartments.

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 $1,525 at Birdcage Village.

What is the most affordable Fair Oaks Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Fair Oaks Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Rollingwood Condominium Rentals and starts from $2,105.

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