Moving to Fremont, CA

Last updated 2026-07-10 · MovePlan Editorial Team

East Bay tech-adjacent city with top schools, Tesla nearby, and a more affordable Bay alternative.

• Population: 230,504
• Median 2BR rent: $3,200/mo
• Typical local mover cost: $1,500-$4,500
• Popular neighborhoods: Mission San Jose, Niles, Centerville, Warm Springs, Ardenwood

Mission San Jose homes climb the hills with steep driveways too short for a 26ft truck. Most movers shuttle from the bottom of the street.

Climate: Mild year-round, dry summers.

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