What Fremont's Six Affordable Housing Projects Mean for Households

What are Fremont's six affordable housing projects? According to the City of Fremont, six affordable apartment developments are breaking ground this fall, adding 918 units for low-income households in Centerville, Irvington, Warm Springs and downtown Fremont. The city's upcoming affordable units page shows the earliest leasing in fall 2027, with the rest following from winter 2027 through summer 2028.I am Travis VantVoort, a REALTOR® with Coldwell Banker Realty, and I live in Newark. I work with buyers and sellers in Fremont, Newark and Union City. I am not part of the city or the developers, and I cannot tell you whether you qualify for these apartments or when one will be available. The city's Housing division handles that.This guide covers where the projects are, the announced income range and timeline, what they could mean for Fremont households thinking about renting, buying or selling, and where to get official updates.

Where are the six projects?

The city's announcement names the six developments, and its upcoming units page gives each one's location, unit count and expected leasing date:

3900 Thornton Affordable Housing (Thornton & Post): Centerville District, 115 units, leasing expected fall 2027.
Maracor Warm Springs Apartments (Fremont Warm Springs): next to the Warm Springs/South Fremont BART station, 239 units, leasing expected winter 2027.
Centerville Plaza Apartments (Phase 1): 37358 Fremont Blvd., near the Centerville train station, 139 units, leasing expected spring 2028.
Capital (Capital at City Center): 3440 Walnut Ave., City Center near downtown, 118 units, leasing expected spring 2028.
Arbor View: 41868 Osgood Rd., near the future Irvington BART station, 67 units, leasing expected summer 2028.
Canvas: 39340 Fremont Blvd., downtown across from Fremont Hub, 91 units, leasing expected summer 2028.

I matched the names in the city's announcement to the entries on its page. The unit counts on the page for these six add up to fewer than the 918 in the announcement, and I could not reconcile the difference, so I use the city's 918 for the total and the page's figures for the individual projects. The page also lists a seventh project, 230 units on Osgood Road, with leasing expected in fall 2028.The city also says Fremont opened more than 560 affordable units in 2025, and that its state housing goal is more than 7,000 affordable units by 2031.

Who are the apartments for, and when can people apply?

What income range do the apartments serve? The city says the rental units will serve households earning 20% to 80% of area median income (AMI). Income limits depend on household size, and individual projects can have different mixes. As an example, the city's page says a two-person household qualifies for a 50% AMI unit with a gross annual income of no more than $63,950, based on 2025 figures. Limits are updated over time, so check the city's current table.When will leasing start? Based on the city's page, the earliest leasing is expected in fall 2027, and the other projects follow from winter 2027 through summer 2028. These are expected dates, not promises. Construction schedules can change, and I do not know when each project will begin taking applications.How do you find out about the apartments? The city offers Affordable Housing Interest Lists, where you can sign up for updates by email or text. These are interest lists, and they are not application waitlists or a guarantee of an apartment. For questions, the city's Housing division is at 510-494-4500.I cannot tell you whether you will qualify for a particular apartment or whether one will be available. The property managers and the city will explain the application rules, and they apply to every applicant.

What could this mean for buyers, sellers and renters?

Do the new apartments change home prices in Fremont? I cannot say. These are income-restricted rentals, not homes for sale, and prices depend on many things, including interest rates, local jobs and the supply of homes for sale. I do not predict price changes. What I can show you is where the market has been. For sales that closed between October 21, 2025 and October 21, 2026, based on my MLS data:

Fremont houses (863 sold): median price $1,715,000, about $1,045 per square foot, a typical 10 days on the market, and about 64% sold above list.
Fremont condos and townhomes (393 sold): median price $835,000, about $661 per square foot, a typical 25 days on the market, about 31% sold above list, and median HOA dues of about $450 a month.

If you are renting or thinking about buying. More affordable rentals may give some households another option while they save or decide, but only households that meet the income rules can rent these apartments, and the timing is not certain. Do not plan around an apartment you have not been approved for.If you own a home in Fremont. Your home's value depends on its own condition, location and recent comparable sales, and I price it from those. If you would like to know what your home might sell for, I can look at it with you.

What Fremont households can do now

Read the city's page. The upcoming affordable units page has the project locations, unit counts and expected leasing dates, and it is updated by the city.
Sign up for the interest lists. If you might want one of these apartments, join the city's Affordable Housing Interest Lists for updates, and check the income table to see where your household stands.
Do not wait on an apartment you have not been approved for. Dates can change, and approval depends on the application, so keep your other housing plans going.
If you are thinking about buying, run your own numbers. A lender can tell you what you could afford and what you would need for a down payment. I can show you what is on the market in Fremont, Newark and Union City.
If you are thinking about selling, start with the home. I can estimate what your home might sell for and what it would take to prepare it.

I am happy to talk through any of these, and I will tell you plainly when a question is one for the city or a lender.

Fremont affordable housing: common questions

How many apartments are the six projects adding? The city says 918 units for low-income households.Where are they? In Centerville, Irvington, Warm Springs and downtown Fremont. The list above shows each project's location.When will leasing begin? The city's page shows the earliest leasing in fall 2027, and the others from winter 2027 through summer 2028. The dates are expected, not guaranteed.Who can rent them? The city says the rental units serve households earning 20% to 80% of area median income, and the limits depend on household size. The city and property managers decide eligibility.How do I get updates? Sign up for the city's Affordable Housing Interest Lists or call the Housing division at 510-494-4500.Will this affect home prices? I cannot predict that. I price each home from recent sales of similar homes.

Questions about renting, buying or selling in Fremont?

I am happy to talk it through with no pressure. I can show you what is on the market, explain how buying works and estimate what a home might sell for.

Phone: (510) 737-2220
Email: travis@vantvoort.com

Travis VantVoort, REALTOR®, Coldwell Banker Realty, DRE# 02206082This article is general information and not legal, tax or financial advice. I am not affiliated with the City of Fremont or the developers, and I do not decide who qualifies for these apartments. Dates, unit counts and income limits come from the City of Fremont and may change. Price and market figures are estimates based on MLS median values for closed sales from October 21, 2025 to October 21, 2026, and individual homes vary. Equal Housing Opportunity

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