Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Downtown Fremont Neighborhood of Fremont, CA from $1,500 (33 Rentals)

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Koda on Fremont
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$2,578 - $5,605
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Koda on Fremont

39867 Fremont BlvdFremont, CA 94538
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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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Pasatiempo Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pasatiempo Apartments

39548 Fremont BlvdFremont, CA 94538
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Waterstone Fremont
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Waterstone Fremont

39600 Fremont BlvdFremont, CA 94538
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The Woods
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Woods

40640 High StFremont, CA 94538
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Rancho Sol
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rancho Sol

3599 Pennsylvania AveFremont, CA 94536
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Park Villa Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Villa Apartments

39501 Fremont BlvdFremont, CA 94538
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Boulevard
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Boulevard

40001 Fremont BlvdFremont, CA 94538

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Central Downtown Fremont, Fremont, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central Downtown Fremont Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Downtown Fremont area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Hastings Terrace priced from $2,070. Stevenson Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,269. Here are the most affordable Central Downtown Fremont apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hastings TerraceJr 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,070
Stevenson PlaceThe Birch Suite1BR,1BA$2,269
Lincoln GlenOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,276
Mission Peaks IISierra1BR,1BA$2,357
The WoodsPlan 1A1BR,1BA$2,429
BoulevardPlan 1A1BR,1BA$2,457
ParagonPlan 1B1BR,1BA$2,487
Ramblewood Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$2,495
Mission PeaksSanta Cruz1BR,1BA$2,597

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Downtown Fremont, CA

As of April 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Downtown Fremont area is the $2.50 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Cambridge Court Townhomes in the in the Mission San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,195. The second greatest value Central Downtown Fremont apartment is the The Driftwood Model at Bidwell Park Fremont starting at $3,504 with a $3.19 price per square foot in the Central Downtown Fremont neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Downtown Fremont apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cambridge Court Townhomes2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.50
Bidwell Park FremontThe Driftwood3BR,2BA$3.19
Trinity Townhomes3 Bedroom x 1.5 Bathroom3BR,1.5BA$3.00
Koda on Fremont2 Bed, 2 Bath B2BR,2BA$3.14
Parc 88 by Trion Living2x1.52BR,1.5BA$2.92
Woodcreek ApartmentsCamelot2BR,2BA$3.24
Watermark PlaceAegean1BR,1BA$3.19
4041 Park Center Ln, Unit D4041 Park Center Ln2BR,1BA$2.80
AlboradaVerdi1BR,1BA$3.20
Mission Peaks IISierra1BR,1BA$3.35

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across California, including Fremont. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Downtown Fremont Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Downtown Fremont Apartment is $2,070 at Hastings Terrace.

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

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

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