Studio Apartment Rent in Fremont, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Fremont, California as of July 2026. That's +27% lower than the citywide median of $3,308 and +88% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Fremont
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Fremont
Compare Fremont's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florin | $738 |
| 2 | Ridgecrest | $838 |
| 3 | Taft | $870 |
| 4 | Lakeport | $890 |
| 5 | El Centro | $910 |
| 6 | Barstow | $920 |
| 7 | Red Bluff | $930 |
| 8 | California City | $940 |
| 9 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 10 | Paradise | $970 |
| 11 | Eureka | $980 |
| 12 | Oroville | $985 |
| 13 | Florence-Graham | $1,029 |
| 14 | Porterville | $1,050 |
| 15 | Anderson | $1,060 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Cruz | $3,520 |
| 2 | Scotts Valley | $3,420 |
| 3 | Aptos | $3,420 |
| 4 | Cupertino | $3,410 |
| 5 | Coronado | $3,190 |
| 6 | Ladera Ranch | $3,140 |
| 7 | Los Altos | $3,130 |
| 8 | Foster City | $3,130 |
| 9 | Newport Beach | $3,102 |
| 10 | Capitola | $3,100 |
| 11 | Coto de Caza | $3,070 |
| 12 | Sunnyvale | $3,010 |
| 13 | Santa Barbara | $3,000 |
| 14 | Irvine | $3,000 |
| 15 | Solana Beach | $2,970 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Fremont.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Fremont |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark, CA | 3.8 mi | $1,990 | $-435 (-18%) |
| Union City, CA | 5.2 mi | $2,070 | $-355 (-15%) |
| Hayward, CA | 9.7 mi | $1,935 | $-490 (-20%) |
| Milpitas, CA | 10.2 mi | $2,650 | +$225 (+9%) |
| East Palo Alto, CA | 10.3 mi | $2,150 | $-275 (-11%) |
| Sunnyvale, CA | 10.9 mi | $3,010 | +$585 (+24%) |
| Mountain View, CA | 11.5 mi | $2,890 | +$465 (+19%) |
| Santa Clara, CA | 11.8 mi | $2,770 | +$345 (+14%) |
| Palo Alto, CA | 12.8 mi | $2,900 | +$475 (+20%) |
| Dublin, CA | 13.5 mi | $2,590 | +$165 (+7%) |
| San Lorenzo, CA | 14 mi | $1,910 | $-515 (-21%) |
| Castro Valley, CA | 14 mi | $1,850 | $-575 (-24%) |
Studio rent in Fremont — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Fremont?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Fremont, California is $2,425 per month. This is +27% below the citywide median of $3,308.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Fremont?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $97,000 ($8,083/month gross), which works out to roughly $46.63/hour at a full-time job.
Is Fremont expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Fremont's studio median of $2,425 is +88% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 96th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Fremont rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 383 cities in California with studio data, Fremont ranks #301 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Fremont?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Newark ($1,990), Union City ($2,070), Hayward ($1,935).