Average Rent in Fremont, CA

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Current Versus Historical Fremont, CA Rents

Fremont rentals average $3,082 for a 1-bedroom rental to $4,980 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,474, or roughly $37 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $76 (4.21%) year-over-year from $1,799 to $1,875. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $582 (21.39%) year-over-year from $2,721 to $3,303. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $667 (24.72%) year-over-year from $2,699 to $3,366. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $123 (3.25%) year-over-year from $3,799 to $3,923. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $398 (8.67%) year-over-year from $4,583 to $4,980. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 10.85% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.76% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.65% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 15.28% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$47.19	$3,303	$2,721 (21.39%)	$2,307 (43.15%)
2 BR	$37.83	$3,366	$2,699 (24.72%)	$2,817 (19.50%)
3 BR	$32.36	$3,923	$3,799 (3.25%)	$3,633 (7.96%)
4+ BR	$30.55	$4,980	$4,583 (8.67%)	$4,250 (17.18%)

Historical Rents in Fremont, CA

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Top Cities Near Fremont

There are a total of 3 cities nearby Fremont. The average rent in Fremont is currently $4,200 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Oakland, CA, with an average rent of $2,650, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Fremont, CA is San Francisco, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,394 per month.

Let's compare Fremont, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 27.11% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Fremont, CA are about 6.44% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 14.72% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 3 cities near Fremont, CA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Oakland, CA	$1,900	$2,195	$2,995	$2,650
San Jose, CA	$2,000	$2,247	$3,548	$4,200
San Francisco, CA	$2,495	$4,472	$6,257	$4,394

Top Neighborhoods Near Fremont

There are a total of 2 neighborhoods in or near Fremont. Some of these neighborhoods include Downtown San Francisco-Civic Center and South of Market. We've included all of these top 2 neighborhoods in or near Fremont, CA in the following table.

The average rent for these 2 neighborhoods in or near Fremont, CA is currently around $3,734 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only a single neighborhood out of these neighborhoods has a higher average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Fremont's average rent, which is only $3,474. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Fremont, Downtown San Francisco-Civic Center has the most affordable average rent at $2,495 per month. Whereas, at $4,973 average rent per month, South of Market is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Fremont. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Downtown San Francisco-Civic Center, San Francisco, CA	$2,195	$4,207	$4,495	$2,495
South of Market, San Francisco, CA	$4,291	$4,643	$6,770	$4,973

Top Counties Near Fremont

There are a total of 3 counties located by Fremont, CA. Some of these counties include Alameda, CA, San Mateo, CA, and San Francisco, CA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $4,372. That's roughly around $50 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Alameda, CA. Its average rent per month is $2,998. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,394, San Francisco, CA is the most expensive county by Fremont, CA.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Fremont, CA is 2.76% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Fremont, CA is 32.01% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Alameda, CA	$1,950	$2,295	$2,967	$2,998
San Mateo, CA	$2,802	$3,167	$4,400	$4,372
San Francisco, CA	$2,495	$4,472	$6,257	$4,394

Top Zipcodes Near Fremont

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Frequently Asked Questions - Fremont Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Fremont, CA?

The average monthly rental price for Fremont, CA apartments for rent is approximately $3,474. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Fremont, CA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Fremont, CA.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Fremont, CA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $3,082 and an average price per square feet of $47.19. There are a total of 11 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Fremont.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Fremont, CA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,333 and an average price per square feet of $37.83. There are a total of 18 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Fremont.

How have rent prices in Fremont, CA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Fremont, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.04%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.21%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.25%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Fremont, CA?

A reasonable rent price in Fremont, CA is around $2,779/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.