Madera

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Madera, CA Area Guide

Minutes from Fresno with the mountains in your backyard

Rural Suburb Commuter Affordable Nature Outdoors

Twenty-five miles up Route 99 from Fresno, Madera is a city of around 65,000 people in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley. The large and diverse rental market offers a mix of apartments, condos, and single-family homes, with options available to suit any taste or budget. The Madera Speedway serves as one of the city’s most popular attractions, hosting short track races that draw fans from across the region and across the country. The surrounding natural landscape of Madera County provides terrific opportunities for outdoor exploration, with Yosemite National Park and recreation areas at Hidden Lake and Eastman Lake just a short drive away.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Madera, CA is $752 for a studio, $1,140 for one bedroom, $1,569 for two bedrooms, and $1,767 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Madera has increased by 3.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,140/month
597 Sq Ft
House
$2,658/month
1,733 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Madera, CA is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

38 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Minimal Transit

14 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Somewhat Bikeable

42 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Webster Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Sierra View Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Stone Creek Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Hillside Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

Howard Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

Hillside Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

Ranchos Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Howard Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

Dixieland Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

La Vina Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

Liberty High

Public

Grades 9-12

Sherman Thomas Charter High

Public

Grades 9-12

Madera High

Public

Grades 9-12

Madera South High

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.