← Rent by cityTypical monthly rent in Fresno, CA, over the past three years
Rent in Fresno, CA
Data as of August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index
Typical rent
$1,941
1-year change
+3.4%
3-year change
+8.6%
Metro, 1-year change
+3.4%
Rents in Fresno rose +3.4%, faster than the US overall (+2.5%). Expect landlords to push; compare your offer with your own ZIP, which can differ a lot from the city.
Typical rent in Fresno, past 3 years
All unit sizes, monthly
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| Month | Typical rent |
|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $1,941 |
| Jul 2026 | $1,937 |
| Jun 2026 | $1,929 |
| May 2026 | $1,916 |
| Apr 2026 | $1,914 |
| Mar 2026 | $1,913 |
| Feb 2026 | $1,912 |
| Jan 2026 | $1,904 |
| Dec 2025 | $1,893 |
| Nov 2025 | $1,883 |
| Oct 2025 | $1,878 |
| Sep 2025 | $1,871 |
| Aug 2025 | $1,876 |
| Jul 2025 | $1,872 |
| Jun 2025 | $1,869 |
| May 2025 | $1,865 |
| Apr 2025 | $1,862 |
| Mar 2025 | $1,864 |
| Feb 2025 | $1,851 |
| Jan 2025 | $1,843 |
| Dec 2024 | $1,832 |
| Nov 2024 | $1,837 |
| Oct 2024 | $1,835 |
| Sep 2024 | $1,841 |
| Aug 2024 | $1,837 |
| Jul 2024 | $1,832 |
| Jun 2024 | $1,820 |
| May 2024 | $1,806 |
| Apr 2024 | $1,799 |
| Mar 2024 | $1,790 |
| Feb 2024 | $1,787 |
| Jan 2024 | $1,792 |
| Dec 2023 | $1,789 |
| Nov 2023 | $1,790 |
| Oct 2023 | $1,779 |
| Sep 2023 | $1,777 |
| Aug 2023 | $1,787 |
Estimated typical rent by size
| Studio | $1,530 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,690 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,010 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,240 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $2,630 |
City typical rent × CA bedroom ratios from the Census American Community Survey. Rough guide only.
Check your own increase
ZIP-level trends can differ a lot from the city average.
By ZIP code
| ZIP | Typical rent | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| 93701 | $1,255 | – |
| 93702 | $1,357 | – |
| 93703 | $1,556 | +2.9% |
| 93704 | $1,640 | +0.7% |
| 93705 | $1,478 | +5.2% |
| 93706 | $1,623 | – |
| 93710 | $1,897 | +2.6% |
| 93711 | $2,099 | +2.1% |
| 93720 | $2,160 | +4.6% |
| 93722 | $2,119 | +2.8% |
| 93726 | $1,515 | +2.7% |
| 93727 | $2,268 | +4.1% |
| 93728 | $1,396 | +3.0% |
| 93730 | $2,630 | +1.1% |
| 93737 | $2,661 | – |
Negotiating a renewal in Fresno
- Check your own ZIP, not just the city: in Fresno, ZIP-level changes over the past year range from +0.7% to +5.2%.
- Start 60–90 days before your lease ends, before you're short on time to look elsewhere.
- Lead with wanting to stay, then the numbers: your increase next to the local trend, with the source named.
- Name a specific number, and offer something in return, like a longer lease, if you can.
- Get any agreement in writing before you sign the renewal.