What is the average apartment size in Northgate, Fremont, Alameda County, CA?

The average size for a Northgate, Fremont, Alameda County, CA apartment is 747 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Northgate?

As of Mar / 2026, the average rent in Northgate is $2,592 per month, a 3.74% increase from last years average of $2,499.

What is the average apartment size in Northgate?

The typical apartment in Northgate offers about 747 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Northgate, Fremont, Alameda County, CA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Northgate?

The typical rent budget in Northgate ranges from $2,501 to $3,000 per month, with 64% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Northgate?

In Northgate, 31% of households rent while 69% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 09, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Northgate is $2,592, a 3.74% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,499.

One-bedroom apartments provide 657 square feet for $2,431, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,847 offer 889 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Northgate, Fremont, Alameda County, CA

Last updated: April 09, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,592	747 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$2,431	657 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,847	889 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Northgate, Fremont, Alameda County, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Northgate, Fremont, Alameda County, CA have increased by 3.74% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,499 to $2,592.

What's the typical rent budget in Northgate, Fremont, Alameda County, CA?

The largest share of rentals in Northgate, Fremont, Alameda County, CA (64%) fall between $2,501-$3,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Northgate, Fremont, Alameda County, CA?

378 or 31% of the households in Northgate, Fremont, Alameda County, CA are renter-occupied while 852 or 69% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Northgate?

Cabrillo $2,422/month

Glenmoor $2,427/month

Sundale $2,469/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,818/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Northgate?

Downtown Fremont $2,969/month

Cherry - Guardino $3,161/month

East Industrial $3,470/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Fremont, CA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
East Industrial	$3,470
Cherry - Guardino	$3,161
Downtown Fremont	$2,969
Centerville Fremont	$2,805
Irvington	$2,619
Northgate	$2,555
Brookvale	$2,479
Sundale	$2,469
Glenmoor	$2,427
Cabrillo	$2,422

Fremont | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Northgate is 3% higher than in Brookvale

$2,555

Northgate rent is 1% lower than Fremont average

Average Rent $2,555

$2,479

Brookvale rent is 4% lower than Fremont average

Average Rent $2,479

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Northgate apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.