Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Average rent in
Fremont, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Fremont rent stands today
Fremont, CA rent rose 8.1% year over year, with a current median of $3,160/month. Renters today are paying $233 more per month on average than last year, reaching the peak rent level last seen this month in 2026-09.
Vs. national rents
Fremont runs roughly 1.7× the $1,900/month national median, placing it among pricier California metros with limited total rentals at 112 across the city.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Fremont rent for about $2,098/month, 1-bedrooms around $2,688/month, and 2-bedrooms near $3,122/month. Larger units range up to $5,750/month for 4+ bedrooms, covering a broad price span for different household sizes.
Neighborhood spotlight
East Industrial rents climbed 26.6% year over year to $3,900/month, well above the citywide 8.1% rise. This contrasts with Northgate, where rents fell 16.6% to $2,795/month, showing notable divergence within Fremont's neighborhoods.
Median rent
Median rent in Fremont
$3,160/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Fremont is $3,160 per month as of September 2026. This is 66% above the national average rent, or $1,260 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Fremont
112
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Fremont rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Fremont, CA
Average rent prices in Fremont have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Fremont, CA
Rent prices in Fremont vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Fremont is $2,950, whereas a house costs $3,970. 1-bedroom apartments in Fremont run $2,755 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,198.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,098 | 1% |  1% | |
1 bedroom | $2,688 | 1% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $3,122 | 2% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $3,970 | No Change | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $5,750 | 8% | 40% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Ardenwood | $3,125 | |
Brookvale | $2,797 | |
Centerville | $2,863 | |
Central Downtown | $3,246 | |
Cherry Guardino | $3,000 | |
East Industrial | $3,900 | |
Irvington | $2,869 | |
Niles | $2,868 | |
Sundale | $3,119 | |
Warm Springs | $3,545 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,950 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,840 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,970 | 5% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,375 | 8% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,098
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,688
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,122
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,970
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,750
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
40%
Central Downtown
Average rent
$3,246
Centerville
Average rent
$2,863
Cherry Guardino
Average rent
$3,000
Ardenwood
Average rent
$3,125
Irvington
Average rent
$2,869
East Industrial
Average rent
$3,900
Sundale
Average rent
$3,119
Warm Springs
Average rent
$3,545
Niles
Average rent
$2,868
Brookvale
Average rent
$2,797
Apartments
Average rent
$2,950
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,840
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$3,970
Last 30 days
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,375
Last 30 days
8%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Fremont, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Fremont, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Fremont and Alameda by all bedroom counts and property types.
Fremont
66%higher than the national median
42%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Fremont, CA is 17% higher than the median rent in Alameda, CA.
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4%$2,972
9%Discover rentals in Fremont, CA
5d+ ago
Canyon Heights - Vallejo Mills house for rent in Fremont
1365 Old Canyon Rd #5, Fremont, CA 94536
2 beds
1 bath
$2,095
House for rent
5d+ ago
4255 Central Ave, Fremont, CA 94536
2 beds
1 bath
$2,575
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Irvington apartment for rent in Fremont
2 beds
1 bath
$2,600
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 11
5d+ ago
Mission San Jose house for rent in Fremont
223 Mission Tierra Pl #1, Fremont, CA 94539
5 beds
5 baths
$9,500
House for rent
Available Sep 7
5d+ ago
Ardenwood house for rent in Fremont
5126 Slick Horn Way #1, Fremont, CA 94555
4 beds
3.5 baths
$9,000
House for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
Niles house for rent in Fremont
37286 3rd St, Fremont, CA 94536
3 beds
2 baths
$8,000
House for rent
Available Sep 13
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$4,790
$4,650
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
5016 Paseo Padre Pkwy, Fremont, CA 94555
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,800–$3,275
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 21
20h ago
Verified
39410 Civic Center Dr, Fremont, CA 94538
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,442–$3,891
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
5016 Paseo Padre Pkwy, Fremont, CA 94555
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,800–$3,275
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 21
20h ago
Verified
39410 Civic Center Dr, Fremont, CA 94538
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,442–$3,891
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
4200 Bay St, Fremont, CA 94538
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,217–$3,107
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
5016 Paseo Padre Pkwy, Fremont, CA 94555
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,800–$3,125
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 2
4d ago
Verified
39410 Civic Center Dr, Fremont, CA 94538
2 beds
2 baths
$3,802–$3,878
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
231 Woodcreek Cmn, Fremont, CA 94539
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,945–$3,300
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Fremont, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Fremont rental market.
How much is rent in Fremont?
The average rent in Fremont is $3,160 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Fremont?
Average rent prices in Fremont have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.
How does Fremont rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Fremont is 66% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,260 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Fremont?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Fremont are Brookvale ($2,797/mo), Centerville ($2,863/mo), and Niles ($2,868/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Fremont?
To comfortably afford rent in Fremont, you'd need to earn approximately $126,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Fremont?
Winter months, particularly November and December, offer the best rental opportunities in Fremont with lower demand and rents running about 5.3% below peak August prices.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).