Studio Apartment Rent in Fair Oaks, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Fair Oaks, California as of August 2026. That's +14% lower than the citywide median of $2,040 and +36% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio 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 studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florin | $738 |
| 2 | Ridgecrest | $864 |
| 3 | Taft | $870 |
| 4 | Lakeport | $890 |
| 5 | El Centro | $910 |
| 6 | Barstow | $915 |
| 7 | Red Bluff | $930 |
| 8 | California City | $940 |
| 9 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 10 | Paradise | $970 |
| 11 | Eureka | $980 |
| 12 | Oroville | $985 |
| 13 | Fortuna | $990 |
| 14 | Florence-Graham | $1,029 |
| 15 | Porterville | $1,050 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Cruz | $3,520 |
| 2 | Scotts Valley | $3,420 |
| 3 | Aptos | $3,420 |
| 4 | Cupertino | $3,410 |
| 5 | Coronado | $3,190 |
| 6 | Ladera Ranch | $3,140 |
| 7 | Los Altos | $3,130 |
| 8 | Foster City | $3,130 |
| 9 | Newport Beach | $3,102 |
| 10 | Capitola | $3,100 |
| 11 | Sunnyvale | $3,010 |
| 12 | Santa Barbara | $3,000 |
| 13 | Irvine | $3,000 |
| 14 | Solana Beach | $2,970 |
| 15 | Saratoga | $2,910 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Fair Oaks.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Fair Oaks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orangevale, CA | 3.6 mi | $1,830 | +$80 (+5%) |
| Citrus Heights, CA | 3.9 mi | $1,645 | $-105 (-6%) |
| Rancho Cordova, CA | 5.1 mi | $1,913 | +$163 (+9%) |
| Carmichael, CA | 5.2 mi | $1,560 | $-190 (-11%) |
| Folsom, CA | 7.8 mi | $2,160 | +$410 (+23%) |
| Granite Bay, CA | 8.3 mi | $2,520 | +$770 (+44%) |
| Roseville, CA | 8.3 mi | $2,033 | +$283 (+16%) |
| Antelope, CA | 8.7 mi | $2,030 | +$280 (+16%) |
| La Riviera, CA | 8.8 mi | $1,457 | $-293 (-17%) |
| Rocklin, CA | 10.4 mi | $2,145 | +$395 (+23%) |
| Rosemont, CA | 11.3 mi | $1,520 | $-230 (-13%) |
| El Dorado Hills, CA | 13.4 mi | $2,350 | +$600 (+34%) |
Studio rent in Fair Oaks — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Fair Oaks?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Fair Oaks, California is $1,750 per month. This is +14% below the citywide median of $2,040.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Fair Oaks?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $70,000 ($5,833/month gross), which works out to roughly $33.65/hour at a full-time job.
Is Fair Oaks expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Fair Oaks's studio median of $1,750 is +36% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 78th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Fair Oaks rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, Fair Oaks ranks #122 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Fair Oaks?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Citrus Heights ($1,645), Carmichael ($1,560), La Riviera ($1,457).