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Park Vista Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Vista Apartments

1301 Stevenson BlvdFremont, CA 94538
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Sundale Arms
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sundale Arms

39150 Sundale DrFremont, CA 94538
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2 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Los Robles

32300 Almaden BlvdUnion City, CA 94587
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Fremont, CA

Pricing Updated: 01/21/2026

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

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Cherry Guardino$3,749$788187
Kimber Gomes$3,777$788164
Central Downtown$3,868$1,999128
West Outer Fremont$12,334$2,02515

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 $1,628. Alvarado Senior Living in the Ardenwood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,795. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fremont apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Niles StationStudioStudio,1BA$1,628
Alvarado Senior LivingThe Leandro Suite1BR,1BA$1,795
Victoria Gardensone bedroom1BR,1BA$1,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fremont, CA

As of January 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fremont area is the $2.72 price per square foot Niles Model at Roberts Lane in the in the East Industrial neighborhood starting from $3,752. The second greatest value Fremont apartment is the C2G Model at Avalon Fremont starting at $3,855 with a $2.82 price per square foot in the Central Downtown Fremont 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.
Roberts LaneNiles3BR,2BA$2.72
Avalon FremontC2G3BR,3BA$2.82
The RexfordPlan 3A3BR,2BA$2.63
Logan ParkTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.54
Rancho Luna SolTownhouse Market2BR,2BA$2.94
Parc 88 by Trion Living2x1.52BR,1.5BA$2.52
38891 Fremont Blvd - The District Fremont2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.84
Redwood Plaza ApartmentsRWPlaza 1x11BR,1BA$2.78
Mission Sierra ApartmentsThe Retreat2BR,1BA$2.99
Carrington ApartmentsBirmingham1BR,1BA$2.91

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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.

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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 $1,628.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fremont Apartment is $1,795 at Alvarado Senior Living.

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 $2,357 at Mission Sierra Apartments.

What is the most affordable Fremont Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Fremont Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Glenmills Apartments and starts from $3,250.

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