Niles

Fremont, CA

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Niles - Fremont, CA

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A historic Bay Area neighborhood with a vibrant community and abundant amenities

Scenic Community Great Location Outdoors Historic

Located in the Niles Canyon, Nile is a scenic, historic neighborhood with small-town charm. Niles was once a railroad stop along the first transcontinental rail connection. Along with playing a large role in railroad history, Niles was also a common backdrop for Hollywood’s early film works featuring stars like Charlie Chaplin. Niles is a laid-back Bay Area neighborhood ideal for renters of every age and lifestyle. Niles has mid-range and upscale rentals in a variety of styles from Mediterranean-style single-family to cozy modern apartments.

Families enjoy having access to great schools while all renters enjoy ample amenities close to home. Residents frequent Niles Boulevard, a quaint yet quirky thoroughfare with restaurants, antique shops, ice cream shops, and other businesses located in restored buildings from the early 1900s. This boulevard pays tribute to the neighborhood’s roots by incorporating a railroad depot theme in its architectural structures and housing several museums like the Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum. As the heart of the neighborhood, Nile Boulevard hosts a plethora of events every month including a weekly farmers market and wine festivals.

Similar to other Bay Area communities, Niles is surrounded by natural beauty. Multiple green spaces and bodies of water are located in and around Niles, allowing for great outdoor recreational opportunities. The Nile Town Plaza has an amphitheater and food trucks every Wednesday, Rancho Arroyo Park provides scenic trails, and the Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area is a local favorite for swimming, fishing, and boating. Niles certainly has plenty of amenities for locals to enjoy, but for even more options, Downtown Fremont is about three miles away.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Niles is $2,267 for a studio, $2,107 for one bedroom, and $2,466 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Niles has increased by 3.5% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 510 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,267/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 632 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,107/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 840 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,466/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

62

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

27

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

60

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Niles Canyon Railway
  • Niles Community Park
  • Alameda Creek Regional Trail
  • Garin/Dry Creek Pioneer Parks
  • Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area

Military Bases

Airports

  • Metro Oakland International
  • Norman Y Mineta San Jose International

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