Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 30, 2026
Average rent in
Fremont, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Fremont rent stands today
Fremont, CA rent rose 12.5% year over year, with a current median of $3,200/month. Renters today are paying $355 more per month on average than last year, marking a continued rise in rents through October 2026.
Vs. national rents
Fremont runs roughly 1.7× the $1,900/month national median, placing it among pricier coastal metros. The market offers 109 total rentals, with apartments making up 57.8% of inventory.
Price ranges
Studios in Fremont rent for $2,000/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,700/month, and 2-bedrooms around $3,183/month. Houses command a median of $4,200/month, while apartments sit at $2,991/month, reflecting distinct price tiers for renters.
Neighborhood spotlight
Niles rents climbed 57.0% year over year to $3,991/month, and Baylands rose 31.1% to $3,650/month. These increases contrast with citywide growth of 12.5%, showing strong local demand in these neighborhoods. Meanwhile, Mission Valley, Blacow, and Cameron Hills saw declines around 21% to 22%, diverging from the overall market trend.
Median rent
Median rent in Fremont
$3,200/mo
12%vs previous year
The average rent in Fremont is $3,200 per month as of October 2026. This is 68% above the national average rent, or $1,300 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Fremont
109
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 12% 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 $2,991, whereas a house costs $4,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Fremont run $2,806 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,153.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,000 | No Change |  7% | |
1 bedroom | $2,700 | 2% | 13% | |
2 bedroom | $3,183 | 1% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $4,180 | 3% | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $4,500 | 1% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Ardenwood | $3,600 | |
Brookvale | $3,430 | |
Centerville | $2,950 | |
Central Downtown | $3,300 | |
Cherry Guardino | $3,286 | |
East Industrial | $3,750 | |
Irvington | $2,872 | |
Niles | $3,991 | |
Sundale | $3,067 | |
Warm Springs | $3,146 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,991 | 1% | 7% | |
Condos | $3,000 | 7% | 3% | |
Houses | $4,200 | 5% | 9% | |
Rooms | $1,555 | 16% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,000
Last year
7%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
13%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,183
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,180
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
Central Downtown
Average rent
$3,300
Centerville
Average rent
$2,950
Ardenwood
Average rent
$3,600
Cherry Guardino
Average rent
$3,286
Irvington
Average rent
$2,872
East Industrial
Average rent
$3,750
Sundale
Average rent
$3,067
Warm Springs
Average rent
$3,146
Brookvale
Average rent
$3,430
Niles
Average rent
$3,991
Apartments
Average rent
$2,991
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
Condos
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
3%
Houses
Average rent
$4,200
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
9%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,555
Last 30 days
16%
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
68%higher than the national median
39%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Fremont, CA is 21% higher than the median rent in Alameda, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$2,650
4%$2,500
9%$4,179
10%$2,300
10%$4,305
15%$3,766
13%$3,359
10%$2,495
18%$3,782
12%$3,567
13%$3,810
12%$2,997
8%Discover rentals in Fremont, CA
2d ago
Verified
39900 Blacow Rd, Fremont, CA 94538
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,250–$3,030
Price droppedFees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
2d ago
4737 Thornton Ave, Fremont, CA 94536
2 beds
1 bath
$2,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
3701 Carol Ave, Fremont, CA 94538
2 beds
1 bath
$2,595
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
46722 Crawford St, Fremont, CA 94539
2 beds
1 bath
$2,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Ardenwood house for rent in Fremont
5126 Slick Horn Way #1, Fremont, CA 94555
4 beds
3.5 baths
$9,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Sep 13
7h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$6,556
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$4,650
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
5016 Paseo Padre Pkwy, Fremont, CA 94555
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,800–$3,150
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 5
1d ago
Verified
39410 Civic Center Dr, Fremont, CA 94538
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,180–$4,031
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
39900 Blacow Rd, Fremont, CA 94538
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,250–$3,030
Price droppedFees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
3d ago
Verified
1001 Beethoven Cmn, Fremont, CA 94538
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,681–$3,394
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
5016 Paseo Padre Pkwy, Fremont, CA 94555
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,800–$3,150
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 5
2d ago
Verified
39900 Blacow Rd, Fremont, CA 94538
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,250–$3,030
Price droppedFees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
3d ago
Verified
1001 Beethoven Cmn, Fremont, CA 94538
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,681–$3,394
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
4200 Bay St, Fremont, CA 94538
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,299–$3,267
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
39410 Civic Center Dr, Fremont, CA 94538
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,180–$4,031
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
39900 Blacow Rd, Fremont, CA 94538
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,250–$2,975
Price droppedFees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 29
3d ago
Verified
1001 Beethoven Cmn, Fremont, CA 94538
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,681–$3,394
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
39939 Stevenson Cmn, Fremont, CA 94538
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,985–$4,710
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.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 $3,200 per month as of October 24, 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 12% since last year.
How does Fremont rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Fremont is 68% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,300 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Fremont?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Fremont are Irvington ($2,872/mo), Centerville ($2,950/mo), and Sundale ($3,067/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Fremont?
To comfortably afford rent in Fremont, you'd need to earn approximately $128,000/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).