Average Rent in Fresno, CA
7 apartment buildings, 44 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,769/mo
market average
Cheapest
$867/mo
Oak Park Senior Villas
Properties
7
tracked daily
Units
44
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 7 properties in Fresno, CA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Fresno, CA Rent Prices
All 7 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Oak Park Senior Villas
2597 S Richelle Ave, Fresno, CA 93725, USA
B Street Apartments
1540 B St, Fresno, CA 93706, USA
Sandalwood Gardens
3880 N Fruit Ave, Fresno, CA 93705, USA
Golden Gardens
2130 N Marks Ave, Fresno, CA 93722, USA
Boulder Creek
2610 E Nees Ave, Fresno, CA 93720, USA
North Creek Apartments
8680 N Cedar Ave, Fresno, CA 93720, USA
The Landing at Fancher Creek
5122 E Olive Ave, Fresno, CA 93727, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oak Park Senior Villas 2597 S Richelle Ave, Fresno, CA 93725, USA | $867 | $867 | $1.33 | 4.8 (12) | 1 |
| 2 | B Street Apartments 1540 B St, Fresno, CA 93706, USA | $1,450 | $1,450 | -- | 3.3 (17) | 1 |
| 3 | Sandalwood Gardens 3880 N Fruit Ave, Fresno, CA 93705, USA | $1,495 | $1,605 | $1.97 | 2.9 (47) | 22 |
| 4 | Golden Gardens 2130 N Marks Ave, Fresno, CA 93722, USA | $1,595 | $1,728 | $2.07 | 3.9 (79) | 6 |
| 5 | Boulder Creek 2610 E Nees Ave, Fresno, CA 93720, USA | $1,715 | $1,939 | $1.76 | 4.2 (79) | 4 |
| 6 | North Creek Apartments 8680 N Cedar Ave, Fresno, CA 93720, USA | $1,875 | $1,875 | $2.07 | 4.3 (145) | 1 |
| 7 | The Landing at Fancher Creek 5122 E Olive Ave, Fresno, CA 93727, USA | $2,044 | $2,247 | $1.79 | 2.7 (43) | 9 |
Explore Each Property
Oak Park Senior Villas
4.8 (12)2597 S Richelle Ave, Fresno, CA 93725, USA
B Street Apartments
3.3 (17)1540 B St, Fresno, CA 93706, USA
Sandalwood Gardens
2.9 (47)3880 N Fruit Ave, Fresno, CA 93705, USA
Golden Gardens
3.9 (79)2130 N Marks Ave, Fresno, CA 93722, USA
Boulder Creek
4.2 (79)2610 E Nees Ave, Fresno, CA 93720, USA
North Creek Apartments
4.3 (145)8680 N Cedar Ave, Fresno, CA 93720, USA
Fresno, CA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Fresno, CA is $1,769 per month, based on 44 units across 7 apartment communities. Prices range from $867 at Oak Park Senior Villas to $2,044 at The Landing at Fancher Creek.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $1,450/mo | $867/mo | 10 |
| 2 Bed | $1,847/mo | $1,595/mo | 31 |
| 3 Bed | $1,995/mo | $1,795/mo | 2 |
| 4 Bed | $2,095/mo | $2,095/mo | 1 |
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Market Context
Who rents in Fresno, CA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Fresno, CA averages $1,450/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,847/mo. At the local median household income of $66,804, that works out to 32% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Fresno, CA at $1,324/mo. The current tracked market average runs 34% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Fresno, CA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
Who employs renters in Fresno
Demand in the Fresno rental market is shaped by the metro's largest private and public employers. The following organizations anchor local hiring and influence what renters can pay:
- Community Medical Centers
- Kaiser Permanente
- Fresno Unified School District
- Fresno County
Mean one-way commute in Fresno, CA is 22 minutes, per the Census ACS, useful context when weighing which properties sit inside reasonable reach of these employers.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Fresno, CA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$71,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,769/mo.
Comfortable income
$85,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($867/mo), you need to earn at least $35,000/year.
Median household income in Fresno, CA is $66,804 , about 21% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Fresno, CA
Overall prices in Fresno, CA runs above the national average by about 4% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 104.0, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Fresno, CA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,769 |
| Utilities | $412 |
| Groceries | $567 |
| Transportation | $981 |
| Healthcare | $479 |
| Other goods and services | $766 |
| Estimated total | $4,973/mo |
Population
543,615
Median household income
$66,804
Census median rent
$1,324/mo
Rent as % of income
34.2%
Median age
32.4
Mean commute
22 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Compare
Nearby cities in California
How Fresno, CA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Fresno, CA | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $2,973 | +68% | 42 |
| Anaheim, CA | $2,793 | +58% | 31 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,164 | +79% | 26 |
| Sacramento, CA | $2,358 | +33% | 24 |
| Riverside, CA | $2,529 | +43% | 24 |
| Antioch, CA | $2,342 | +32% | 21 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Fresno, CA?
The average rent in Fresno, CA is $1,769 per month, based on 44 units across 7 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Fresno, CA?
The lowest available rent in Fresno, CA starts at $867 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Fresno, CA?
1-bedroom apartments in Fresno, CA average $1,450/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $867/mo across 10 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Fresno, CA?
2-bedroom apartments in Fresno, CA average $1,847/mo. Units start from $1,595/mo across 31 units currently listed.
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