Welcome to the far North Bay, the Flats and also Jelly Belly Land! That's right you lucky new Bay Area resident, your new neighbor, the Jelly Belly factory, is the leading manufacturer of adorable mammal-shaped Easter candies! Now let's find you an equally adorable apartment!
Fairfield may be most desired for its proximity to other more populous California cities, as it is equidistant to both San Francisco and Sacramento
Welcome to the far North Bay, the Flats and also Jelly Belly Land! That's right you lucky new Bay Area resident, your new neighbor, the Jelly Belly factory, is the leading manufacturer of adorable mammal-shaped Easter candies! Now let's find you an equally adorable apartment!
Fairfield may be most desired for its proximity to other more populous California cities, as it is equidistant to both San Francisco and Sacramento. Fairfield does have its fair share of local activities and amenities, including a row of restaurants, bars and shops in the old downtown area, and the Westfield Solano Mall, which is chock full of the traditional chain stores and restaurants.
Guess what! Fairfield is also really close to other things! (Seriously, when is Fairfield going to change its motto to "Live here to go elsewhere!"?) The scenic Napa Valley is a little over 15 miles from town and a short drive south will put you at the many nature preserves found along Grizzly Bay. So go ahead and get sloshed on some wine then hike around in your new hometown!
Neighborhoods
When deciding where you want to settle in the Fairfield area, it's important to keep in mind that the borders amongst Bay Area sprawl are blurred. As Fairfield slips into Suisun City to the south, the neighborhoods in Fairfield proper tend to resemble this neighboring town.
Westfield Solano Mall Area
Since the purchase and redevelopment, a number of new constructions have sprung up, many of which offer quality living spaces.
North and South Fairfield
Fairfield is bordered to the north by Vacaville and to the south by Suisun City. Apartments located in the northern reaches of Fairfield tend to be nicer, have more amenities, and, of course, cost more. South Fairfield, along the borders of Suisun will have cheaper rentals.
Prices
With the exception of the northern and southern regions of Fairfield, pricing throughout the city is predominately determined by the quality and condition of the rental in question. Decent two bedrooms will range from $850-1000 throughout town. Similar northern Fairfield rentals generally cost between $900-1100, while southern Fairfield apartments bottom out in the low $800s.
Rental Tips
Many of Fairfield's new construction properties are rented through private management companies. These apartments are best found on online apartment search websites, rather than through real estate agents. (Heyy, look at you!)
Commuting
Fairfield and Suisun Transit, cleverly acronymed FAST, operates several fixed route and express buses around most neighborhoods, including an express bus through Vacaville and as far out as Sacramento. Additionally, several FAST bus lines connect with BART stations, providing quick transportation into San Francisco proper.
So welcome to Fairfield! Wherever you end up going from here, you're guaranteed to find an affordable rental nearly anywhere in town!