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5376 N 6th StFresno, CA 93710
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Avery Fresno
335-365 E Barstow AveFresno, CA 93710
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5151 N Cedar AveFresno, CA 93710
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Palazzo at Campus Pointe
5164 N Primitivo WayFresno, CA 93710
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University Village Apartments
1680 E Barstow AveFresno, CA 93710
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Topanga Ridge
4770 N Maple AveFresno, CA 93726
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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 | $1,198 | $950 | $1,460 |
| Fresno 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,590 | $965 | $2,467 |
| Fresno 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,848 | $500 | $3,806 |
| Fresno 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,189 | $825 | $3,220 |
| Fresno 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,336 | $750 | $3,195 |
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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 $1,711.
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 624 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 $389 which is $1,322 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fresno.
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