Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Downtown Neighborhood of Fremont, CA from $1,500 (31 Rentals)

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Koda on Fremont
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$2,576 - $5,601
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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

Central Downtown, Fremont, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central Downtown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Downtown area of Fremont, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Hastings Terrace priced from $2,070. Lincoln Glen has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,280. Here are the most affordable Central Downtown apartments for rent in Fremont, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hastings TerraceJr 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,070
Lincoln GlenOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,280
Redwood Plaza ApartmentsRWPlaza 1x11BR,1BA$2,300
ParagonPlan 1B1BR,1BA$2,409
Mission Peaks IISierra1BR,1BA$2,409
Watermark PlaceAegean1BR,1BA$2,428
Ramblewood Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$2,495
Mission PeaksSonoma1BR,1BA$2,537

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Downtown, CA

As of April 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Downtown 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 apartment is the 3 Bedroom x 1.5 Bathroom Model at Trinity Townhomes starting at $3,300 with a $3.00 price per square foot in the Central Downtown Fremont neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cambridge Court Townhomes2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.50
Trinity Townhomes3 Bedroom x 1.5 Bathroom3BR,1.5BA$3.00
Avalon FremontB3G2BR,2BA$2.98
Stevenson PlaceThe Maple Suite2BR,2BA$2.85
Coronado2x12BR,1BA$3.01
Watermark PlaceAegean1BR,1BA$2.84
4061 Park Center Ln, Unit D4061 Park Center Ln2BR,1BA$2.80
4041 Park Center Ln, Unit D4041 Park Center Ln2BR,1BA$2.80
Redwood Plaza ApartmentsRWPlaza 1x11BR,1BA$2.78
Parkview Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$3.05

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Central Downtown, Fremont, and the greater Fremont area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Downtown Apartments

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

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

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

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

What is the most affordable Central Downtown Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Central Downtown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Trinity Townhomes and starts from $3,300.

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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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