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Rent Prices in Fresno, CA
Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) by number of bedrooms. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Median rent
- $1,421/mo
- California $2,036/mo
- 2-bedroom median rent
- $1,400/mo
- California $2,103/mo
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 58.0%
- California 55.3%
- Renter households
- 89,985
- California 5,980,523
Median rent by number of bedrooms
Gross rent: contract rent plus utilities
| Bedrooms | Median rent |
|---|---|
| Studio (no bedroom) | $1,153/mo |
| 1 bedroom | $1,132/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,400/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,765/mo |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,097/mo |
| 5 or more bedrooms | $2,277/mo |
Rent as a share of income
Renter households where the share could be computed
- Pay 30% or more of income49,59658.0%
- Pay 50% or more of income27,10631.7%
The median renter household spends 34.1% of its income on rent.
HUD Fair Market Rent, fiscal year 2027
Fresno, CA HUD Metro FMR Area
2 bedrooms: $1,685/mo. HUD Fair Market Rent is used for housing assistance and is not an asking rent.
How it compares
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| Area | Median rent | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | Renters paying 30%+ of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno, CA | $1,421/mo | $1,132/mo | $1,400/mo | $1,765/mo | 58.0% |
| Fresno County | $1,392/mo | $1,094/mo | $1,337/mo | $1,705/mo | 55.5% |
| California | $2,036/mo | $1,780/mo | $2,103/mo | $2,351/mo | 55.3% |
| United States | $1,413/mo | $1,235/mo | $1,407/mo | $1,584/mo | 51.1% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median rent in Fresno, CA?
- The median gross rent in Fresno, CA is $1,421 a month, and a typical 2-bedroom rents for $1,400/mo.
- How does Fresno compare with California?
- The median rent in Fresno is $1,421/mo, compared with $2,036/mo for California as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates