Fair Oaks Apartments and Rentals

Located just 16 miles north of Sacramento, Fair Oaks is nestled on the bank of the American River. The unincorporated village is home to 41,000 residents, and receives utility, electric and water services from Sacramento County. As Sacramento continues to grow, Fair Oaks apartments for rent are a popular choice for people looking for a rural way of life just minutes away from a busy Northern California metropolis.

The Fair Oaks Recreation and Parks District provides programs and facilities for residents of all ages. The district maintains nine parks that together make up more than 125 acres. The parks feature amenities such as lighted tennis courts, baseball diamonds and district-sponsored leagues. Located in the back of Fair Oaks Park, the Fair Oaks Community Garden is maintained by approximately 45 local gardeners dedicated to sharing organic produce with the community.

Residents also enjoy outdoor recreation on the American River Parkway and bicycle path, which is maintained by Sacramento County. Fishing on the American River and boating on Lake Natoma are popular weekend activities. Fair Oaks has a strong sense of community pride, and the Plaza and Village Park complex features a community clubhouse, outdoor amphitheater and crafts building used for classes. A public library is located on Fair Oaks Boulevard.

Fair Oaks is served by the San Juan Unified School District, which provides educational services to more than 40,000 students in 70 traditional public schools, special education centers, preschools and adult education programs throughout Sacramento County. Numerous highly ranked colleges and universities are in the Sacramento area, including California State University, Sacramento, and University of California at Davis. The Los Rios Community College District maintains four campuses in Sacramento County that offer a wide selection of degree and certificate programs.

Fair Oaks is primarily known as a Sacramento bedroom community, and most residents commute to Sacramento for employment from apartments in Fair Oaks. In Sacramento County, the top employers are Aerojet-General Corp, American River College, AMPAC Fine Chemicals LLC, the California Department of Transportation and the California Prison Industry Authority located in the neighboring city of Folsom.

According to city-data.com, the median gross rent for rentals in Fair Oaks was $961 in 2009. City-data.com also reports that the median monthly housing costs in 2009 were $1,351. Fair Oaks is an affordable alternative for people who would like to live in Northern California without the high cost associated with many cities in the Bay Area.  

The Fair Oaks Chicken Festival is an annual celebration of local tradition of permitting chickens to roam free. It's common to see chickens gathered in front of the local pub or dropping in to visit diners lounging on the patio of a popular Fair Oaks restaurant. The festival features a country breakfast, carnival games and live entertainment. In 2011, approximately 15,000 people attended the event

The Kids Art Festival is a popular springtime event that features workshops taught by professional artists and musicians. Children are introduced to various art forms, and guests enjoy performing arts exhibits and live music throughout the day.

Fair Oaks Fiesta Days feature two full days of family-oriented entertainment and the festivities commence with a parade through Fair Oaks Village. Games, craft booths, food and exhibits are part of the festival for both days. More than 10,000 people from all over Northern California flocked to the event to enjoy community fellowship and delicious homemade food.

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