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Rental Market Trends in Fresno, CA

What is the average rent in Fresno, CA?

$1,318/month

Average Rent

684 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Fresno, CA is $1,318 per month. This is 20% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/month, making renting in Fresno more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Fresno, you can expect to pay about $1,031 per month for a studio, $1,318 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,505 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,931 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,031/month
434 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,318/month
684 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,505/month
946 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,931/month
1,224 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,121/month
452 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,862/month
1,099 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,399/month
1,559 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,077/month
2,020 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,791/month
944 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Fresno, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.2%, which averages out to $16 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Fresno, CA
Last Updated April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Fresno, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
13% Below $700/month
30% $700 - $1,000/month
31% $1,001 - $1,500/month
21% $1,501 - $2,000/month
6% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Fresno?

Based on current rent prices, Sunnyside, Roeding Park and South Fresno are the most affordable neighborhoods in Fresno.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Sunnyside
$1,258/month
614 Sq Ft
Roeding Park
$1,270/month
708 Sq Ft
South Fresno
$1,277/month
617 Sq Ft
Hoover
$1,412/month
689 Sq Ft
Fig Garden North Estates
$1,415/month
651 Sq Ft
European Grove at Fig Garden
$1,479/month
689 Sq Ft
Downtown Fresno
$1,500/month
900 Sq Ft
The Cultural Arts District
$1,517/month
917 Sq Ft
Bullard
$1,531/month
681 Sq Ft
Fig Garden Loop
$1,554/month
713 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Fresno?

Based on current rent prices, Woodward Park, North Fresno and The Springs are the most expensive neighborhoods in Fresno.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Woodward Park
$1,845/month
780 Sq Ft
North Fresno
$1,661/month
741 Sq Ft
The Springs
$1,641/month
786 Sq Ft
Riverview
$1,623/month
700 Sq Ft
Villa Lucia
$1,609/month
809 Sq Ft
Fig Garden Loop
$1,554/month
713 Sq Ft
Bullard
$1,531/month
681 Sq Ft
The Cultural Arts District
$1,517/month
917 Sq Ft
Downtown Fresno
$1,500/month
900 Sq Ft
European Grove at Fig Garden
$1,479/month
689 Sq Ft

Which Fresno neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Fresno with the most apartments available are North Fresno, Woodward Park and Fig Garden Loop .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
North Fresno
$1,661/month
741 Sq Ft
Woodward Park
$1,845/month
780 Sq Ft
Fig Garden Loop
$1,554/month
713 Sq Ft
Hoover
$1,412/month
689 Sq Ft
Bullard
$1,531/month
681 Sq Ft
South Fresno
$1,277/month
617 Sq Ft
The Springs
$1,641/month
786 Sq Ft
Sunnyside
$1,258/month
614 Sq Ft
Villa Lucia
$1,609/month
809 Sq Ft
Downtown Fresno
$1,500/month
900 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Fresno, CA?

Because the average rent in Fresno is $1,318, you’ll want to make about $4,393 per month or $52,716 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Fresno, CA is 5.4% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Fresno is 2.4% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,031 - $1,931. You can expect to pay 5.1% more for groceries, 28.8% more for utilities, and 9.3% more for transportation.

City

Fresno, CA

1,393 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Fresno, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Fresno, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

Sunnyside

Fresno, CA

Woodward Park

Fresno, CA

Studio
$409/month
-
One Bedroom
$1,132/month
$1,766/month
Two Bedroom
$1,355/month
$1,974/month
Three Bedroom
$1,695/month
$2,418/month
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  • 122,527

    Units

  • 242

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4 Communities in Fresno
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CONAM Management Corporation
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  • 29,662

    Units

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    Units

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  • 27,182

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2 Communities in Fresno
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  • 90

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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