Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Average rent in
Fresno, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Fresno, CA rent slipped 3.2% year over year, with a current median of $1,645/month. Renters today are paying $12 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend from the peak of $1,720/month in November 2024.
Compared to national trends
Fresno sits 13.4% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 348 total rentals offering a modest selection for renters in the market.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios rent for $950/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,295/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,550/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $2,295/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,848/month.
Median rent
Median rent in Fresno
$1,645/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Fresno is $1,645 per month as of September 2026. This is 13% below the national average rent, or $255 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Fresno
348
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Fresno rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Fresno, CA
Average rent prices in Fresno have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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
Fresno, CA
Rent prices in Fresno vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Fresno is $1,475, whereas a house costs $2,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Fresno run $1,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,525.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $950 | 1% | 13% | |
1 bedroom | $1,295 |  1% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,550 | No Change | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $2,295 | No Change | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,847 | 5% | 8% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Calwa | $1,375 | |
Edison | $1,500 | |
Fig Garden Loop | $1,775 | |
Huntington | $1,400 | |
Lowell | $1,320 | |
Mclane | $1,525 | |
Sierra Sky Park | $2,200 | |
Tower District | $1,250 | |
Van Ness Extension | $1,697 | |
Woodward Park | $2,210 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,475 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,650 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,450 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $900 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
13%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,295
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,847
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
8%
Woodward Park
Average rent
$2,210
Mclane
Average rent
$1,525
Fig Garden Loop
Average rent
$1,775
Tower District
Average rent
$1,250
Huntington
Average rent
$1,400
Van Ness Extension
Average rent
$1,697
Edison
Average rent
$1,500
Calwa
Average rent
$1,375
Sierra Sky Park
Average rent
$2,200
Lowell
Average rent
$1,320
Apartments
Average rent
$1,475
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$2,450
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
1%
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.
How does rent in Fresno, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Fresno and Bonadelle Ranchos Madera Ranchos by all bedroom counts and property types.
Fresno
13%lower than the national median
7%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Fresno, CA is 7% lower than the median rent in Bonadelle Ranchos Madera Ranchos, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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20%$2,395
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25%$1,895
6%$2,175
4%Cost of living in Fresno, CA
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 2% higher |
| Groceries | 5% higher |
| Health | 2% higher |
| Housing | 2% higher |
| Transportation | 9% higher |
| Utilities | 31% higher |
Discover rentals in Fresno, CA
5d+ ago
Edison house for rent in Fresno
2380 S Bardell Ave, Fresno, CA 93706
1 bed
1 bath
$700
House for rent
Available Sep 16
5d+ ago
McLane apartment for rent in Fresno
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
17h ago
3935 N Effie St, Fresno, CA 93726
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,000–$1,495
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1308 & 1318 E. San Ramon Ave., Fresno, CA 93710
2 beds
1 bath
$1,125
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Sierra Sky Park house for rent in Fresno
5797 W Decatur Ave, Fresno, CA 93722
5 beds
2.5 baths
$29,999
House for rent
Available Sep 11
5d+ ago
Woodward Park house for rent in Fresno
1229 E Via Roma Dr, Fresno, CA 93730
5 beds
3 baths
$4,980
House for rent
5d+ ago
McLane house for rent in Fresno
6446 E Meritage Dr #NA, Fresno, CA 93727
3 beds
3 baths
$4,395
House for rent
Available Oct 12
5d+ ago
Woodward Park house for rent in Fresno
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,595
House for rent
1h ago
Verified
1164 E Perrin Ave, Fresno, CA 93720
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,770–$2,575
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 16
17h ago
Verified
3880 N Fruit Ave, Fresno, CA 93705
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,495–$1,700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
4 baths
$3,275
$3,075
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 4
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$2,750
$2,600
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 25
1h ago
Verified
1164 E Perrin Ave, Fresno, CA 93720
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,770–$2,575
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 16
1h ago
Verified
1164 E Perrin Ave, Fresno, CA 93720
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,770–$2,459
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 16
17h ago
Verified
3880 N Fruit Ave, Fresno, CA 93705
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,495–$1,700
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2910 E Huntington Blvd, Fresno, CA 93721
3 beds
2 baths
$1,995
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Fresno, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Fresno rental market.
How much is rent in Fresno?
The average rent in Fresno is $1,645 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Fresno?
Average rent prices in Fresno have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Fresno rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Fresno is 13% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $255 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Fresno?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Fresno are Tower District ($1,250/mo), Lowell ($1,320/mo), and Calwa ($1,375/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Fresno?
To comfortably afford rent in Fresno, you'd need to earn approximately $66,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Fresno?
December offers the best opportunity for lower rent prices due to reduced competition in the market. April sees the highest demand relative to available inventory, while February has the highest rent and April the lowest, creating about a 3.5% difference between peak and off-peak months.
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).