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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
The MeadowsThe MapleStudio,1BA$1,250
River Oaks Apartments1x1 6961BR,1BA$1,300
Sunrise Station1x1A1BR,1BA$1,340

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fair Oaks, CA

As of July 25, 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
Huntington SquareJuniper2BR,1BA$2.01
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Fair Oaks

What type of rentals are currently available in Fair Oaks?

There are currently 230 Apartments for Rent in Fair Oaks, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,170 to $5,424. There are also 57 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fair Oaks ranging from $820 to $3,795.

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 $820 to $3,795 with an average monthly rent of $2,250.

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