Cheap Apartments for Rent in Fremont, CA from $1,198 (124 Rentals)

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property at 41685 Gifford St
$1,400

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Base Rent$1,400
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41685 Gifford St

FremontCA94538
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Casa Serena
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$1,875 - $2,795

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Casa Serena

36000 Fremont BlvdFremont, CA 94536
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property at 365 Morrison Canyon Rd
$2,000

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365 Morrison Canyon Rd

FremontCA94536
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Tempo Fremont
$2,640 - $3,312

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Tempo Fremont

39867 Fremont BlvdFremont, CA 94538
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Irvington Terrace

4109 Broadmoor CmnFremont, CA 94538
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Serra Apartments
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Serra Apartments

42000 Osgood RdFremont, CA 94539
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Fremont, CA

Pricing Updated: 09/02/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Fremont, CA area range in price from $1,198 to $7,788 with an overall median price of $3,298. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Fremont Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
West Outer Fremont$2,725$1,90014
Cherry Guardino$3,259$1,19896
Kimber Gomes$3,316$1,19881
Central Downtown$3,429$2,07079

Cheapest Available Fremont Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Fremont, CA is a Studio unit found at Niles Station in the Niles neighborhood priced from $1,898. Fremont Pines Apartments in the Little Kabul neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,054. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fremont apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Niles StationFloor Plan A Studio 1BAStudio,1BA$1,898
Fremont Pines ApartmentsPinewood1BR,1BA$2,054
Hastings TerraceJr 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,070
Bridge Bay ApartmentsBeachgrove1BR,1BA$2,080
Alvarado Senior LivingThe Leandro Suite1BR,1BA$2,100
Casa Serena1BD, 1BTH1BR,1BA$2,145
Carrington ApartmentsAvondale1BR,1BA$2,155
ParksideStudioStudio,1BA$2,161
Lincoln GlenOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,198
Ardenwood Forest Rental CondosElmStudio,1BA$2,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fremont, CA

As of September 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fremont area is the $2.65 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Cambridge Court Townhomes in the in the Mission San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,395. The second greatest value Fremont apartment is the 3BR Model at Glenmills Apartments starting at $3,495 with a $2.89 price per square foot in the Little Kabul neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fremont apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cambridge Court Townhomes2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.65
Glenmills Apartments3BR3BR,2BA$2.89
Mariposa FremontChaplain2BR,2BA$3.32
Trinity Townhomes3 Bedroom x 1.5 Bathroom3BR,1.5BA$3.09
Rancho Luna SolTownhouse Market2BR,2BA$2.99
Parc 88 by Trion Living2x1.52BR,1.5BA$3.15
Mission Sierra ApartmentsThe Resort2BR,2BA$3.15
Adrienne Village2x12BR,1BA$3.07
Lakeview Apartments1 BED 1 BATH LARGE1BR,1BA$2.99
Parkview Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$3.05

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Fremont Overview

Known for its mild weather, rich culture, vibrant economy, and beautiful parks, apartments in Fremont, CA are great places to call home. People come from all over the world to live in this thriving town with a strong history and a bright future.

Why live in Fremont, CA?

There are so many great reasons to call Fremont home. Fremont has some of the best school districts in California. It has a great transportation system with many options for commuters. Fremont has done a fantastic job of preserving its history with its many historic buildings and landmarks. There are many great parks nearby for recreation. The economy is thriving thanks to the tech industry and salaries are more than double than the U.S. average. There are many great cultural venues and support for the arts here. The crime rate in Fremont is extremely low, making Fremont one of the safest cities in the US.

Fremont, CA
Population: 237,807

Ranked #96

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fremont Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Fremont?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Fremont is at Niles Station listed at $1,898.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Fremont Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fremont Apartment is $1,955 at Carrington Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Fremont Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Fremont is starting from $2,460 at Hastings Terrace.

What is the most affordable Fremont Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Fremont Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Trinity Townhomes and starts from $3,400.

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