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

Lincoln Glen

Stevenson Place

Trinity Way Apartments

Windsor Garden Apartments

Pebble Creek Communities

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4041 Park Center Ln, Unit D, Unit D
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Mission Peaks II

Alborada

Paragon

Ramblewood Apartments

Trinity Townhomes

39199 Guardino Dr, Unit #278, Unit #278

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Koda on Fremont

Mission Peaks
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Watermark Place

Beacon

Avalon Fremont

3510 Beacon Ave, Unit SI FL2-ID981

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Sundale Arms

Chapel Corner (55 & Older Senior Community)

Parkway Apartments
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Pasatiempo Apartments

Waterstone Fremont

The Woods

Rancho Sol

Park Villa Apartments

Victoria Park Apartments

Boulevard

38500 Paseo Padre Pkwy
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The Estates at Park Place
Central Downtown Fremont, Fremont, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Downtown Fremont?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Downtown Fremont Studio Apartments | $2,804 | $2,305 | $3,240 |
| Central Downtown Fremont 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,864 | $2,070 | $3,974 |
| Central Downtown Fremont 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,731 | $2,350 | $7,432 |
| Central Downtown Fremont 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,926 | $3,300 | $4,771 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hastings Terrace | Jr 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,070 |
| Stevenson Place | The Birch Suite | 1BR,1BA | $2,269 |
| Lincoln Glen | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,276 |
| Mission Peaks II | Sierra | 1BR,1BA | $2,357 |
| The Woods | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2,429 |
| Boulevard | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2,457 |
| Paragon | Plan 1B | 1BR,1BA | $2,487 |
| Ramblewood Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath B | 1BR,1BA | $2,495 |
| Mission Peaks | Santa Cruz | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Court Townhomes | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.50 |
| Bidwell Park Fremont | The Driftwood | 3BR,2BA | $3.19 |
| Trinity Townhomes | 3 Bedroom x 1.5 Bathroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $3.00 |
| Koda on Fremont | 2 Bed, 2 Bath B | 2BR,2BA | $3.14 |
| Parc 88 by Trion Living | 2x1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.92 |
| Woodcreek Apartments | Camelot | 2BR,2BA | $3.24 |
| Watermark Place | Aegean | 1BR,1BA | $3.19 |
| 4041 Park Center Ln, Unit D | 4041 Park Center Ln | 2BR,1BA | $2.80 |
| Alborada | Verdi | 1BR,1BA | $3.20 |
| Mission Peaks II | Sierra | 1BR,1BA | $3.35 |
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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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