Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Downtown Neighborhood of Fremont, CA from $1,800 (22 Rentals)

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Pasatiempo Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pasatiempo Apartments

39548 Fremont BlvdFremont, CA 94538
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Rancho Sol
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rancho Sol

3599 Pennsylvania AveFremont, CA 94536
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Park Villa Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Villa Apartments

39501 Fremont BlvdFremont, CA 94538
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Central Downtown, Fremont, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central Downtown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Downtown area of Fremont, CA is a Studio unit found at The Woods priced from $1,902. Parkway Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,977. Here are the most affordable Central Downtown apartments for rent in Fremont, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The WoodsStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,902
Parkway Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,977
Hastings TerraceJr 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,070
Lincoln GlenStudio1BR,1BA$2,112
Coronado1x11BR,1BA$2,180

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Downtown, CA

As of May 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Downtown area is the $2.42 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Cambridge Court Townhomes in the in the Mission San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,095. The second greatest value Central Downtown apartment is the 3x1.5 Model at Parc 88 by Trion Living starting at $3,350 with a $3.05 price per square foot in the Central Downtown Fremont neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cambridge Court Townhomes2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.42
Parc 88 by Trion Living3x1.53BR,1.5BA$3.05
Mission PeaksSanta Barbara2BR,2BA$3.16
Pebble Creek CommunitiesEmerald Bay2BR,1BA$2.87
Bidwell Park FremontThe Birchwood2BR,2BA$3.10
Watermark PlaceAegean1BR,1BA$2.97
AlboradaHayden1BR,1BA$3.37
Koda on Fremont1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.33
Parkview Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.92
Mission Peaks IISierra1BR,1BA$3.32

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Central Downtown, Fremont, and the greater Fremont area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Central Downtown Neighborhood in Fremont, CA

Walk Score®

81 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

72 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

54 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Downtown Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Central Downtown?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Central Downtown is at The Woods listed at $1,902.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Downtown Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Downtown Apartment is $1,977 at Parkway Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Central Downtown Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central Downtown is starting from $2,460 at Hastings Terrace.

What is the most affordable Central Downtown Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Central Downtown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Parc 88 by Trion Living and starts from $3,350.

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