Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Fresno, CA from $500 (61 Rentals)

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Bridges at Florence
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bridges at Florence

649 E Florence AveFresno, CA 93706
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1360-1370 E Bulldog Ln
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1360-1370 E Bulldog Ln

1360-1370 E Bulldog LnFresno, CA 93710
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Canyon Crest
2 Bedroom Apartments

Canyon Crest

3033 E Platt AveFresno, CA 93721
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3840 N Fruit Ave
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3840 N Fruit Ave

3840 N Fruit AveFresno, CA 93705
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Oak Tree
2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Tree

3695 N Cedar AveFresno, CA 93726
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Casa Blanca Apartments
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Casa Blanca Apartments

3025-3049 E Gettysburg AveFresno, CA 93726
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Villa Sierra
2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Sierra

5157-5181 E Hedges AveFresno, CA 93727
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Villa Bonita
2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Bonita

1333 N Peach AveFresno, CA 93727
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Kings Court Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Kings Court Apartments

5387 E Kings Canyon RdFresno, CA 93727
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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Sharing a lease? Learn how to set clear expectations with your roommates on routines, bills, and cleaning to ensure a successful and peaceful shared living arrangement.

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Sunburst Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunburst Apartments

4294 N Hughes AveFresno, CA 93705
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Ross Gardens
2 Bedroom Apartments

Ross Gardens

2531 N Marks AveFresno, CA 93722
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Halekulani Apartments
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Halekulani Apartments

310 W Shields AveFresno, CA 93705
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El Cazador
2 Bedroom Apartments

El Cazador

4851 N Cedar AveFresno, CA 93726
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6060 N Maroa Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

6060 N Maroa Ave

6060 N Maroa AveFresno, CA 93704
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Thinking about getting a co-signer for your rental application? We break down what a co-signer is, the potential benefits, and the serious risks for both parties. Find out if it's the right choice for you.

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Willow Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Willow Court

1733 S Willow AveFresno, CA 93727
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141 S Minnewawa Ave
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141 S Minnewawa Ave

141 S Minnewawa AveFresno, CA 93727
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College Manor
2 Bedroom Apartments

College Manor

5216 N 6th StFresno, CA 93710
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Sycamore Heights
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Sycamore Heights

4630 E Shields AveFresno, CA 93726
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5130 N West Ave
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5130 N West Ave

5130 N West AveFresno, CA 93711
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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

Discover how your credit score impacts your ability to lease or buy a home. Learn how credit scores are determined, how to check yours, and strategies to improve it for real estate success.

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Butterfly Grove
2 Bedroom Apartments

Butterfly Grove

5241 N Fresno StFresno, CA 93710
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Canberra Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Canberra Court

485 E Bullard AveFresno, CA 93710
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Stonemark Homes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Stonemark Homes

4887 E Mckinley AveFresno, CA 93703
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Village at Ninth
2 Bedroom Apartments

Village at Ninth

5158 N 9th StFresno, CA 93710
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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

When searching for a roommate, follow this list of essential steps and set clear expectations to create a solid foundation for a harmonious living situation.

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Great place to be if you're looking for a place to live in California that's actually pretty affordable. The parks here are excellent, as is the food. Wonderful people and culture, too.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fresno Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Fresno?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fresno is under $1,085.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fresno?

The cheapest apartment in Fresno is University Place which is listed at $500, while the average apartment in Fresno costs $2,187.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fresno?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 319 regular apartments in Fresno that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Fresno?

Cheap apartments in Fresno have an average cost of $526 which is $1,661 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fresno.

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Fresno on a Budget: 10 Affordable Neighborhoods Where You Can Actually Rent in California

Written by: Shannon Hilson

If you’re like many people planning a future move to sunny California, chances are your wallet aches just thinking about it.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.