Average Rent in Fresno, CA and Rent Price Trends

Rent price summary for
Fresno, CA

As of August 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Fresno, CA is $1,695. This is -15% lower than the national average.

$1.56

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,695

over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

323

for rent on Zumper.com

As of August 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Fresno, CA is $1,695. This is -15% lower than the national average.

$1.56

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

34%

43%

18%

$0-$750$0 - $750

$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500

$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250

$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000

$3,001+$3,001+

Households

53%

47%

Renter-occupied

Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent comparables in
Fresno, CA
The monthly rent for an apartment in Fresno, CA is $1,525. A 1-bedroom apartment in Fresno, CA costs about $1,379 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,600. Houses for rent in Fresno, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,395.


1 bedroom	$1,350	1%	6%
2 bedroom	$1,600	1%	1%
3 bedroom	$2,250	3%	3%
4 bedroom	$2,797	5%	6%
Studio	$1,125	No Change	5%

		Comparables
Calwa	$1,362
Edison	$1,495
Fig Garden Loop	$1,800
Huntington	$1,250
Lowell	$1,212
Mclane	$1,500
Sierra Sky Park	$1,875
The Cultural Arts District	$1,422
Tower District	$1,225
Woodward Park	$2,041


Apartments	$1,525	No Change	No Change
Condos	$1,595	5%	No Change
Houses	$2,395	4%	No Change
Rooms	$922	5%	-

Studio

Average rent

$1,125

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

Last year

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

Last year

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

Last year

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,797

Last 30 days

Last year

The table above reflects average rent prices in Fresno, 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.

Compare rent prices in Fresno, CA to other cities

Median rent prices in Fresno, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Bonadelle Ranchos Madera Ranchos, CA.

Fresno

Median rent price$1,695

15%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,995

Equal to the the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fresno, CA is 15% lower than the median rent in Bonadelle Ranchos Madera Ranchos, CA.

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Cost of living in
Fresno, CA

The overall cost of living in Fresno, CA is 8% higher than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.