Last updated on October 24, 2026

Average rent in
Freshwater, Indianola, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Freshwater

$1,487/mo

decreased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Freshwater is $1,487 per month as of October 2026. This is 22% below the national average rent, or $412 less per month.

$2.37

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Freshwater

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Freshwater rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Freshwater, Indianola, CA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Freshwater, Indianola, CA

Average rent prices in Freshwater have decreased by 20% over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 Freshwater, Indianola, CA

Rent prices in Freshwater vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Freshwater is $1,295, whereas a house costs $1,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Freshwater run $1,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,450.

Listings

Studio

$1,047

-

17%

1 bedroom

$1,150

58%

-

2 bedroom

$1,495

No Change

7%

3 bedroom

$2,200

No Change

12%

4 bedroom

$2,400

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,047

Last year

17%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

58%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last year

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

The table above reflects average rent prices in Freshwater, Indianola, 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 Freshwater, Indianola, CA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Freshwater and Pacific by all bedroom counts and property types.

Freshwater

Median rent price$1,487
decreased by22%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,575
decreased by17%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Freshwater, Indianola, CA is 6% lower than the median rent in Pacific, Arcata, CA.

Discover rentals in Freshwater, Indianola, CA

193 Dana Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Freshwater house for rent in Indianola

4 beds

2 baths

$2,550

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Freshwater, Indianola, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Freshwater rental market.

How much is rent in Freshwater?

The average rent in Freshwater is $1,487 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Freshwater?

Average rent prices in Freshwater have decreased by 20% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.

How does Freshwater rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Freshwater is 22% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $412 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Freshwater?

To comfortably afford rent in Freshwater, you'd need to earn approximately $60,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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