Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in Fresno, CA from $850 (28 Rentals)

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Van Ness Flats
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Van Ness Flats

1822 Van Ness AveFresno, CA 93721
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3115 E McKenzie
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3115 E McKenzie

3115 E McKenzie AveFresno, CA 93702
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Towers at Manchester
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Towers at Manchester

1544 E Fedora AveFresno, CA 93704
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Broadway Lofts
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Broadway Lofts

1625 Broadway StFresno, CA 93721
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Plaza Mendoza
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Plaza Mendoza

1665-1725 N Marks AveFresno, CA 93722
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Princeton Place
Studio Apartments

Princeton Place

3166 W Princeton AveFresno, CA 93722
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Studios 64
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Studios 64

64 N Fulton StFresno, CA 93721
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Fulton Village
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Fulton Village

1759 Fulton StFresno, CA 93721

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

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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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 $1,075.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fresno?

The cheapest apartment in Fresno is 3115 E McKenzie which is listed at $850, 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 411 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 $359 which is $1,324 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fresno.

Expert Rental Resources

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

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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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How Commercial-to-Residential Property Conversions Help the Housing Crisis

Written by: Robin Stewart

Many housing markets throughout America share a common complaint: a lack of affordable rental properties.

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Exploring Rental Options: Apartments, Townhomes, and Lofts - Oh My!

Written by: Robin Stewart

Where do you see yourself? When you think of home, sweet home, are you in a 3/2 apartment? Dreaming of a tall townhome? Maybe an industrial loft heavy on cool vibes is on your visioning board.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

Written by: Robin Stewart

Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.