Fresno, CA Rent History

141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$1,945
1-year change
+4.0%
$75/mo
5-year change
+23.3%
$367/mo
10-year change
+88.5%
$913/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Fresno

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$973/mo—0.0%
2016$1,011/mo+3.9%+3.9%
2017$1,056/mo+4.5%+8.5%
2018$1,130/mo+7.0%+16.1%
2019$1,209/mo+7.0%+24.3%
2020$1,268/mo+4.9%+30.3%
2021$1,457/mo+14.9%+49.7%
2022$1,660/mo+13.9%+70.6%
2023$1,732/mo+4.3%+78.0%
2024$1,801/mo+4.0%+85.1%
2025$1,862/mo+3.4%+91.4%
2026$1,910/mo+2.6%+96.3%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Fresno changed since 2015?

Median rent in Fresno, CA was $962 in 2015-01 and is $1,945 as of 2026-09 — a change of $983 per month over 11 years.

How much has Fresno rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Fresno, CA has changed +23.3% ($367 per month). The current median is $1,945.

What has rent in Fresno done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Fresno, CA has changed +88.5% ($913 per month). It is now $1,945.

Is rent in Fresno going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Fresno, CA has increased +4.0% ($75/mo). Current median: $1,945.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.