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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
River Oaks Apartments1x1 6961BR,1BA$1,300
Hazel Wood Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,345
Olive Square ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,349

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fair Oaks, CA

As of February 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fair Oaks area is the $1.74 price per square foot 2x1.5 Model at Crosswood Park in the in the Chant neighborhood starting from $2,180. The second greatest value Fair Oaks apartment is the B Model at Heather Ridge Apartments starting at $1,898 with a $1.89 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.
Crosswood Park2x1.52BR,1.5BA$1.74
Heather Ridge ApartmentsB2BR,2BA$1.89
Olive Court Apartments2 bed/ 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.50
EdgewaterKoi Cove W/Den1BR,1BA$1.97
Winchester Place Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.55
The Hills2x12BR,1BA$1.89
Gold Crossing ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.67
Greenback Gardens2B1B2BR,1BA$1.90
Fairview Gardens2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$1.82
River Oaks Apartments1x1 6961BR,1BA$1.87

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fair Oaks

What type of rentals are currently available in Fair Oaks?

There are currently 233 Apartments for Rent in Fair Oaks, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,175 to $3,230. There are also 54 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fair Oaks ranging from $800 to $4,850.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Fair Oaks?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Fair Oaks ranges from $800 to $4,850 with an average monthly rent of $2,746.

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