2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Fair Oaks, CA
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Fair Oaks, California as of July 2026. That's +13% higher than the citywide median of $2,038 and +39% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Fair Oaks
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 2-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Fair Oaks
Compare Fair Oaks's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 2-bedroom in California
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ridgecrest | $1,107 |
| 2 | Taft | $1,140 |
| 3 | Lakeport | $1,180 |
| 4 | Barstow | $1,216 |
| 5 | California City | $1,230 |
| 6 | Clearlake | $1,250 |
| 7 | Oroville | $1,305 |
| 8 | El Centro | $1,330 |
| 9 | Paradise | $1,330 |
| 10 | Red Bluff | $1,350 |
| 11 | Eureka | $1,360 |
| 12 | Shafter | $1,380 |
| 13 | Porterville | $1,390 |
| 14 | Hanford | $1,400 |
| 15 | Tehachapi | $1,440 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in California
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Cruz | $4,865 |
| 2 | Scotts Valley | $4,720 |
| 3 | Aptos | $4,720 |
| 4 | Foster City | $4,560 |
| 5 | Cupertino | $4,500 |
| 6 | Capitola | $4,290 |
| 7 | Coronado | $4,280 |
| 8 | Tiburon | $4,210 |
| 9 | Los Altos | $4,170 |
| 10 | Millbrae | $4,070 |
| 11 | Corte Madera | $4,040 |
| 12 | Solana Beach | $3,990 |
| 13 | Sunnyvale | $3,980 |
| 14 | Topanga | $3,940 |
| 15 | Rancho Palos Verdes | $3,940 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Fair Oaks.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Fair Oaks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orangevale, CA | 3.6 mi | $2,410 | +$110 (+5%) |
| Citrus Heights, CA | 3.9 mi | $2,165 | $-135 (-6%) |
| Rancho Cordova, CA | 5.1 mi | $2,513 | +$213 (+9%) |
| Carmichael, CA | 5.2 mi | $2,050 | $-250 (-11%) |
| Folsom, CA | 7.8 mi | $2,840 | +$540 (+23%) |
| Roseville, CA | 8.3 mi | $2,673 | +$373 (+16%) |
| Antelope, CA | 8.7 mi | $2,670 | +$370 (+16%) |
| La Riviera, CA | 8.8 mi | $1,825 | $-475 (-21%) |
| Rocklin, CA | 10.4 mi | $2,815 | +$515 (+22%) |
| Rosemont, CA | 11.3 mi | $2,000 | $-300 (-13%) |
| El Dorado Hills, CA | 13.4 mi | $3,090 | +$790 (+34%) |
| Sacramento, CA | 13.9 mi | $2,159 | $-141 (-6%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Fair Oaks — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Fair Oaks?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Fair Oaks, California is $2,300 per month. This is +13% higher than the citywide median of $2,038.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Fair Oaks?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $92,000 ($7,667/month gross), which works out to roughly $44.23/hour at a full-time job.
Is Fair Oaks expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Fair Oaks's 2-bedroom median of $2,300 is +39% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 79th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Fair Oaks rank for 2-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 386 cities in California with 2-bedroom data, Fair Oaks ranks #103 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Fair Oaks?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Citrus Heights ($2,165), Carmichael ($2,050), La Riviera ($1,825).