Last updated on July 31, 2026

Average rent in
Fremont, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Fremont rent stands today

    Fremont, CA rent rose 9.6% year over year, with a current median of $3,097/month. Renters are paying $436 more per month on average than last year.

  • Vs. national rents

    Fremont runs roughly 1.6× the $1,930/month national median, with a total of 119 rentals available across the city. This positions Fremont as a higher-cost market relative to the national median.

  • Price ranges

    Studios and 1-bedrooms in Fremont are around $2,600/month, 2-bedrooms sit at $3,000/month, 3-bedrooms at $3,995/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $4,898/month. The rental inventory is mostly apartments and houses, with apartments making up 56.6% of total rentals.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Warm Springs rents climbed 38.5% year over year to $3,947/month, outpacing the citywide 9.6% rise. Meanwhile, Weibel saw a 40.6% decline to $3,110/month, showing strong local variation within Fremont's rental market.

Median rent

Median rent in Fremont

$3,097/mo

increased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Fremont is $3,097 per month as of July 2026. This is 60% above the national average rent, or $1,167 more per month.

$2.87

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fremont

119

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Fremont rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Fremont, CA

Average rent prices in Fremont have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 10% 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 $2,851, whereas a house costs $4,090. 1-bedroom apartments in Fremont run $2,699 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,989.

Listings

Studio

$2,600

1%

37%

1 bedroom

$2,594

No Change

12%

2 bedroom

$3,000

1%

6%

3 bedroom

$3,995

2%

7%

4 bedroom

$4,897

2%

10%

Studio

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

37%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,594

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,995

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,897

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

10%

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

Median rent price$3,097
increased by60%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,595
increased by34%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fremont, CA is 19% higher than the median rent in Alameda, CA.

Discover rentals in Fremont, CA

Fremont Park Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8

Very good

Fremont Park Apartments

4737 Thornton Ave, Fremont, CA 94536

2 beds

1 bath

$2,100

Apartment for rent

4031 Park Center Ln #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Sundale apartment for rent in Fremont

2 beds

1 bath

$2,395

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 27

41039 Lincoln St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Irvington apartment for rent in Fremont

2 beds

1 bath

$2,600

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 11

490 Washington Blvd, Fremont (Mission San Jose) - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.8

Very good

490 Washington Blvd, Fremont (Mission San Jose)

490 Washington Blvd, Fremont, CA 94539

2 beds

1 bath

$2,650

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 $3,097 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fremont?

Average rent prices in Fremont have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.

How does Fremont rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fremont is 60% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,167 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Fremont?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Fremont are Brookvale ($2,797/mo), Glenmoor ($2,800/mo), and Centerville ($2,823/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Fremont?

To comfortably afford rent in Fremont, you'd need to earn approximately $124,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Fremont?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Fremont average around $2,440/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,950/month.

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).

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