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Average Rent in Fresno, CA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 2 apartment communities in Fresno, CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,507/mo
▲ +0.5% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,495/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
2
tracked daily
Units Listed
9
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Fresno, CA
Compare average rent across Fresno, CA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno 93727 | $2,247 | $2,038 | 1 | 10 |
| Westside | $1,841 | $1,595 | 1 | 6 |
| Fresno 93612 | $1,693 | $1,550 | 1 | 7 |
| Fresno 93705 | $1,605 | $1,495 | 1 | 22 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Fresno, CA?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Fresno, CA is $1,507 per month across 2 apartment communities and 9 available units. Rents have increased $8 (0.5%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Sandalwood Gardens starting at $1,495/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,507/mo.
Prices range from $1,495 to $1,550 per month. The most common price point is the $1,400 range, where 9 units are currently listed.
Fresno, CA Rent Price History
Rent by Bedroom Type in Fresno, CA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Fresno, CA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandalwood Gardens | $1,495/mo | $1,495/mo | 7 | 2.9 |
| Monte Vista Apartments | $1,550/mo | $1,550/mo | 2 | 3.6 |
Google Search Trends for Fresno, CA Apartments
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Fresno, CA
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$60,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,507/mo.
Comfortable income
$72,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,495/mo), you need to earn at least $60,000/year.
Median household income in Fresno, CA is $66,804 , about 8% 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) | $1,507 |
| Utilities | $412 |
| Groceries | $567 |
| Transportation | $981 |
| Healthcare | $479 |
| Other goods and services | $766 |
| Estimated total | $4,711/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.
Explore Fresno, CA Apartments
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