Niles

Fremont, CA

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Niles - Fremont, CA Area Guide

A historic Bay Area neighborhood with a vibrant community and abundant amenities

Scenic Community Great Location Outdoors Historic

Located in the Niles Canyon, Nile is a scenic, historic neighborhood with small-town charm. Niles was once a railroad stop along the first transcontinental rail connection. Along with playing a large role in railroad history, Niles was also a common backdrop for Hollywood’s early film works featuring stars like Charlie Chaplin. Niles is a laid-back Bay Area neighborhood ideal for renters of every age and lifestyle. Niles has mid-range and upscale rentals in a variety of styles from Mediterranean-style single-family to cozy modern apartments.

Families enjoy having access to great schools while all renters enjoy ample amenities close to home. Residents frequent Niles Boulevard, a quaint yet quirky thoroughfare with restaurants, antique shops, ice cream shops, and other businesses located in restored buildings from the early 1900s. This boulevard pays tribute to the neighborhood’s roots by incorporating a railroad depot theme in its architectural structures and housing several museums like the Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum. As the heart of the neighborhood, Nile Boulevard hosts a plethora of events every month including a weekly farmers market and wine festivals.

Similar to other Bay Area communities, Niles is surrounded by natural beauty. Multiple green spaces and bodies of water are located in and around Niles, allowing for great outdoor recreational opportunities. The Nile Town Plaza has an amphitheater and food trucks every Wednesday, Rancho Arroyo Park provides scenic trails, and the Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area is a local favorite for swimming, fishing, and boating. Niles certainly has plenty of amenities for locals to enjoy, but for even more options, Downtown Fremont is about three miles away.

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Niles is $1,902 for a studio, $2,159 for one bedroom, and $2,753 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Niles has decreased by -3.1% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 510 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,902/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 632 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,159/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 840 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,753/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk

Groceries

70 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

40 / 100

Fair Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

50 / 100

Limited Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

20 / 100

Recreation

Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

80 / 100

Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

30 / 100

Local Vibe

Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

10 / 100

Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

30 / 100

Very Noisy

Quiet Score

20 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Niles Canyon Railway
  • Niles Community Park
  • Alameda Creek Regional Trail
  • Garin/Dry Creek Pioneer Parks
  • Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area

Airports

  • Metro Oakland International
  • Norman Y Mineta San Jose International

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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.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.