FRBO is an acronym for "For Rent by Owner." This means that the private landlord acts as the property manager and is the individual that a renter would work with directly for renting their townhome.
How many private landlord rental townhomes are available in Fremont, CA?
There are currently 30 private landlord townhome rentals in the Fremont area.
How do I search for private landlord rental (FRBO) townhomes?
Finding townhomes that are 'For Rent by Owner' is easier on HotPads with our filtering features. Just click into the "All filters" tab and scroll down for "Additional options." Below this select "For rent by owner" to filter for private landlord rentals.
Is there a discount for rental townhomes that are FRBO?
No, there aren't discounts for rental townhomes that are rented directly by the owners, however negotiating rental lease terms can sometimes be easier because you are communicating directly with the private landlord and not a real estate management company.
About Fremont
Area Information
Fremont is the fourth most populous city in the San Francisco Bay Area. It's part of the East Bay region, which includes Oakland and Berkeley. The largest of the Bay Area's suburbs at 93 square miles, Fremont is close to Silicon Valley, which is home to tech heavyweights Google, Facebook and Apple. Renting in Fremont gives you easy access to San Francisco, Silicon Valley and San Jose. Commuters drive or take the Altamont Corridor Express (ACE) or Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART). Fremont boasts many high-tech and manufacturing businesses, including the Tesla Motors factory.
When you rent in Fremont, you can take advantage of a wide range of day and weekend getaway locations. The coastal communities of Half Moon Bay and Santa Cruz are both under 50 miles away. Picturesque Marin County, with its redwoods, beaches and charming towns, is less than 60 miles north. About 70 miles away are Sonoma County and Napa Valley, where you can sample the offerings of Wine Country. Sporty types, or those who want to kick back on the water or at a ski lodge, can make the three-hour trip to Lake Tahoe. Nature lovers can drive to Yosemite National Park in just over three hours.
Renting in Fremont, CA
As part of the San Francisco Bay Area, Fremont's rents are higher than in most areas of the country. While the market is not nearly as tight as in the city of San Francisco, there is a lot of competition for apartments to rent Fremont, so it's helpful to move quickly when you find one that suits your needs.
Family fun and cultural activities
Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area: This park, which includes Horseshoe and Rainbow lakes, offers boating, swimming and fishing, as well as hiking and wild-life viewing.
Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum: Bronco Billy and Charlie Chaplin made movies at this former film studio site, which is now a museum that preserves and shows silent films.
Elizabeth Pier in Fremont. (Courtesy of Don DeBold) Dragon boat racing at Quarry Lakes in Fremont. (Courtesy of Steven W. Belcher) Niles Car Show in Fremont. (Courtesy of Charlie Day)