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3935 N Effie St

1311 E San Bruno Ave

Colonia Del Sol Apartments

The Redwoods at Fresno

Villas del Norte Apartments

Ashbrier and Sandalwood

Cedar Springs Apartments

4263 N Bengston Ave

Bridges at Florence
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541@South Tower & Cedar Heights

Park View Mobile Home Park

1360-1370 E Bulldog Ln

Capri Nuevo Apartments

Van Ness Flats

3840 N Fruit Ave

Parc Grove Commons

Casa Blanca Apartments

Park West Apartments

Courtyard Studios
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Willow Court

Vista Del Loma Apartments

King's Court Apartments

Butterfly Grove

Broadway Lofts

Cardinal Creek Apartments

850 E Hedges

Las Palmas De Sal Gonzalez Sr. Apartments

The Parks at Fig Garden

Casa Del Mar Apartments
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3065 E Weldon Ave

College Manor

Pine Valley Apartments

Swift Court Apartments

5130 N West Ave

Wishon Garden Apartments

Barstow Gardens

Fulton Village

Gettysburg Apartments

205 N Mariposa St
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4550-4596 E Sierra Madre Ave

Villa Roma

Lockwood Arms Apartments

Country Club Estates

San Ramon Court

Hidden Crest

Cedar Creek

Beechwood

Oak Knoll Apartments

Villa Rosas
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fresno?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno Studio Apartments | $1,169 | $850 | $1,460 |
| Fresno 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,583 | $965 | $2,467 |
| Fresno 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,836 | $500 | $3,806 |
| Fresno 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,181 | $825 | $3,273 |
| Fresno 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,394 | $750 | $3,195 |
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October 27, 2025Great 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 $1,075.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fresno?
The cheapest apartment in Fresno is VILLAS AT MILLBROOK which is listed at $685, while the average apartment in Fresno costs $1,683.
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 407 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 $354 which is $1,329 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fresno.
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