Fair Oaks

Redwood City, CA

Fair Oaks - Redwood City, CA

Area Guide

Niche Reviews

3.2 (9 Reviews)

The Fair Oaks neighborhood provides a pleasant mix of residential homes and apartments for rent and features several commercial enterprises. Inside the neighborhood, bus stops dot the streets, making it easy to get downtown or to local hotspots. Atherton Station offers train service to other parts of California for residents who want to get away for a weekend.

In the mornings, locals stop by the Donut Depot for their morning fix of donuts and donut holes. When locals want something with a kick, they head to Taqueria Apatzingan for authentic Mexican food. Chile Colorado, chicken enchiladas, and nachos are just a few of the popular dishes that fly out of the kitchen.

Rent Trends

As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in Fair Oaks is $1,010 for a studio, $1,348 for one bedroom, and $1,813 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fair Oaks has increased by 0.9% in the past year.

Studio
480 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,010/month

Average Rent

1 BR
446 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,348/month

Average Rent

2 BR
474 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,813/month

Average Rent

Transportation

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Very Bikeable

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This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Reviews of Fair Oaks - Redwood City, CA

Niche Reviews

3.2 9 Reviews

Niche User

9 years and 1 months ago•Niche Review

My husband has lived here for eight years. We wed in August and moved in the same area as his parents reside in Menlo Park, and I can say this area is so far the most peaceful and coziest to live in. We plan living in the area for the next couple of years until we are ready to buy our first home which could possibly be in the exact area where we are now.

Niche User

9 years and 8 months ago•Niche Review

Housing in this area is very expensive and in bad conditions. Utilities are very high too. There is not as much abandoned properties in this area, they are mostly occupied.

Niche User

10 years and 8 months ago•Niche Review

There are a lot of places to go for different things and everyone has good options and assistance

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