Cheap Apartments for Rent in Fair Oaks, CA from $1,000 (93 Rentals)

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Hazel Ranch
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$1,778 - $2,778
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Hazel Ranch

8842 Winding WayFair Oaks, CA 95628
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98Hundred
$1,734 - $5,398
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98Hundred

9800 Fair Oaks BlvdFair Oaks, CA 95628
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Fair Oaks Senior
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Fair Oaks Senior

12057 Fair Oaks BlvdFair Oaks, CA 95628
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Northridge Terrace
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Northridge Terrace

4900 Stamas LnFair Oaks, CA 95628
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Las Palmas Condominiums
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Las Palmas Condominiums

10803 Fair Oaks BlvdFair Oaks, CA 95628
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Donner at Fair Oaks
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Donner at Fair Oaks

10624 Fair Oaks BlvdFair Oaks, CA 95628
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Arlington Apartments
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Arlington Apartments

10930 Fair Oaks BlvdFair 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. Sunrise Crossing Apartments in the Laureate At Anatolia neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,256. 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
Sunrise Crossing ApartmentsstudioStudio,1BA$1,256
The Crest at Citrus Heights (55+)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,295
The Renaissance ApartmentsThe Venice1BR,1BA$1,348
Winchester Place Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1,350
Sunrise Station1x1A1BR,1BA$1,350
Gold Run Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,350
Birdcage VillageCardinal1BR,1BA$1,370
River's Edge Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,375
Rindle Ranch (55+)StudioStudio,1BA$1,399

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fair Oaks, CA

As of April 30, 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 Koi Cove W/Den Model at Edgewater starting at $1,830 with a $1.91 price per square foot in the Rusch Park 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
EdgewaterKoi Cove W/Den1BR,1BA$1.91
Winchester Place Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.42
Gold Crossing ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.62
Olive Square ApartmentsCottage2BR,1BA$1.85
7440 Tiara Way, Unit #D7440 Tiara Way2BR,1BA$1.90
Greenback Gardens2B1B2BR,1BA$1.76
Woodglen at the Meadows2BD, 2BTH2BR,2BA$1.87
Fairview Gardens2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$1.82
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 $1,295 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 $1,350 at Winchester Place 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 Birdcage Village and starts from $2,000.

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