Fresno, CA Rental Market Trends
Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Fresno is $1,622, a 1.82% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,592.
Studio Apartments at $1,053 offer the most budget-friendly option with 419 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.
One-bedroom apartments provide 698 square feet for $1,397, balancing privacy and affordability.
Two-beedroom units at $1,644 offer 961 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.
Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,246 sq ft) for $2,080, suitable for larger households.
Average rent in Fresno, CA
Last updated: November 18, 2025
| Average Rent | Average Apartment Size | |
|---|---|---|
| All Rentals | $1,622 | 907 sq. ft. |
| Studio | $1,053 | 419 sq. ft. |
| 1 Bed | $1,397 | 698 sq. ft. |
| 2 Beds | $1,644 | 961 sq. ft. |
| 3 Beds | $2,080 | 1,246 sq. ft. |
Fresno, CA rent trends
Rental prices in Fresno, CA have increased by 1.82% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,592 to $1,622.
What's the typical rent budget in Fresno, CA?
The largest share of rentals in Fresno, CA (45%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.
Do most people rent or own in Fresno, CA?
90,449 or 50% of the households in Fresno, CA are renter-occupied while 89,235 or 50% are owner-occupied.
Most affordable neighborhoods in Fresno?
Fairgrounds $1,299/month
McLane $1,308/month
Yosemite $1,321/month
All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,622/month.Most expensive neighborhoods in Fresno?
Audubon Wedge $1,824/month
The Dominion $2,033/month
Maplecreek $2,106/month
These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.Average Rent in Fresno, CA By Neighborhood
| Neighborhood | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| Maplecreek | $2,106 |
| The Dominion | $2,033 |
| Audubon Wedge | $1,824 |
| Fig Garden Loop | $1,741 |
| Jackson Park Place | $1,714 |
| Montelena | $1,667 |
| Highway City | $1,638 |
| Hoover | $1,637 |
| Jane Addams | $1,518 |
| West Shields | $1,485 |
| Bullard | $1,464 |
| Holt | $1,427 |
| Roeding | $1,366 |
| Roosevelt | $1,341 |
| Yosemite | $1,321 |
| McLane | $1,308 |
| Fairgrounds | $1,299 |
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Fresno | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in Audubon Wedge is 25% higher than in Bullard
$1,824
Audubon Wedge rent is 12% higher than Fresno average
Average Rent
$1,824
$1,464
Bullard rent is 10% lower than Fresno average
Average Rent
$1,464
How Fresno Compares to Other Cities
| City | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| Fresno | $1,622 |
| Los Angeles | $2,765 |
| East Bay | $2,670 |
| San Francisco | $3,598 |
| San Diego | $2,968 |
| Oakland | $2,635 |
| Long Beach | $2,670 |
| Sacramento | $1,906 |
| San Jose | $3,134 |
| Tulare | $1,693 |
| Vallejo | $2,118 |
| Visalia, CA | $1,685 |
| Hanford, CA | $1,686 |
| Madera, CA | $1,646 |
| Lemoore, CA | $1,520 |
| Sanger, CA | $1,453 |
Where this data comes from
The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.
Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Fresno apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.
Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.