
2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Fresno, CA Under $1,200 (79 Rentals)


University Place

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4417 E Olive Ave, Unit Apt C

Villa Bonita

3840 N Fruit Ave

5130 N West Ave

433 N Calaveras St

141 S Minnewawa Ave

El Dorado Apartments

Bridges at Florence
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Cedar Gardens Apartments

541@South Tower & Cedar Heights

1360-1370 E Bulldog Ln

Diamond Plaza Apartments

Sandstone Apartments

Summer Hill Place

Casa Blanca Apartments

Villa Sierra

Villa Capri Apartments

Kings Court Apartments
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Oak Tree

Vista Del Loma Apartments

Canyon Crest

Cardinal Creek Apartments

Halekulani Apartments

Las Palmas De Sal Gonzalez Sr. Apartments

Casa Del Mar Apartments

6060 N Maroa Ave

Sandpiper Point Apartments
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Parc Grove Commons

Cedar Tree I and II Apartments

College Manor

Willow Court

Teakwood Gardens Apartments

Sycamore Heights

Kings View Manor Senior Living 55 and Better

Ashmark Arms Apartments

Swiss Colony Apartments

Butterfly Grove
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King's Court Apartments

Martin Luther King Square

Stonemark Homes

The Parks at Fig Garden

El Cazador

Maplewood Apartments

Village at Ninth

Plaza Mendoza

Cedar Woods Apartments

Canberra Court
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Fresno, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fresno?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno Studio Apartments | $1,163 | $895 | $1,575 |
| Fresno 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,565 | $965 | $2,500 |
| Fresno 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,811 | $500 | $3,806 |
| Fresno 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,202 | $825 | $3,213 |
| Fresno 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,501 | $750 | $2,840 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom Fresno Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Fresno with 2 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Fresno is at University Place listed at $500.
How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Fresno Apartment?
The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Fresno is $1,811.
What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Fresno Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Fresno is a 2,383 square feet unit starting from $3,250 at The Lede.
What is the average size for Fresno 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Fresno is currently 1,428 sq ft.
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