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Fresno, CA 93711
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Rental Market Trends in Fresno, CA
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Fresno, CA is $1,338/month.
Rent in Fresno is 20% lower than the national average rent of $1,665/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.
$1,338/month
Average Rent
683 Sq Ft
Average Size
+2.3%
Change / Year
1,115
Available Apartments
Fresno rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Fresno average $1,012 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Fresno average $1,338 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Fresno average $1,516 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Fresno average $1,963 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
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How much has average rent changed in Fresno, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.3%, which averages out to $32 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Fresno, CA
September 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
11%
Below $700/month
30%
$700 - $1,000/month
32%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
22%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
6%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Fresno?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Fresno, Sunnyside and Huntington are the most affordable neighborhoods in Fresno.
Neighborhood
Average Rent
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Fresno?
Based on current rent prices, Woodward Park, North Fresno and Bullard are the most expensive neighborhoods in Fresno.
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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 .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Fresno, CA?
Because the average rent in Fresno is $1,338, you’ll want to make about $4,460 per month or $53,520 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 5.6% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Fresno is 2.4% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,012 - $1,963. You can expect to pay 5.1% more for groceries, 31.3% more for utilities, and 9.3% more for transportation.
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.
View the Fresno Area GuideStudio
$975/month
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One Bedroom
$1,074/month
$1,806/month
Two Bedroom
$1,276/month
$1,995/month
Three Bedroom
$1,586/month
$2,442/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Fresno?
The average rent in Fresno is $1,338 per month, which is 19.6% lower than the national average of $1,665.
What is the average rent for a house in Fresno?
The average rent for a house in Fresno, CA is $2,380 per month.
What is the average rent for a condo in Fresno?
The average rent for a condo in Fresno, CA is $1,482 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Fresno?
Rents in Fresno, CA are increasing, with prices up 2.3% year-over-year and $32 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Fresno?
In Fresno, CA, 32% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 September 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.