
Apartments for Rent in Fresno, CA Under $1,200 (165 Rentals)


4538 E Hamilton

Ashbrier and Sandalwood

Villas del Norte Apartments

Le Fontaine

The Redwoods at Fresno

Colonia Del Sol Apartments

246 N Effie St

1340 N Linden Ave

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The Mural District Lofts

Hotel Fresno

University Place

4890 N Backer Ave

1107-1141 E McKenzie Ave

3449 N Marks Ave

3074 E Terrace Ave

4864 E University Ave

436-442 N Effie St.

2538-2544 E Illinois Ave
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Swiss Colony Apartments

Winery Garden Apartments

4302 - 4312 E Sierra Madre

230-242 N Glenn Ave

The Northbrook Apartments

Monterey Pines Apartments

Chestnut Court

Grand Palace Luxury Apartments
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Lafayette Park Apartments

Villa Rosas

Hunter Place

2029 E Pontiac

Palm Garden Apartments

Casa Del Mesa

Royal Arms Apartments

Shields-West Apartments

The Reserve

Beechwood
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Woodbridge Apartments

Calaveras Apartments

Villa Madrid

Oak Knoll Apartments

2112-2128 W Princeton Ave

El Dorado Apartments

Hidden Crest

Cedar Creek

Pinewood Place

Lockwood Arms Apartments
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 Under $1200 | $1,198 | $900 | $1,460 |
| Fresno 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $1,542 | $965 | $2,400 |
| Fresno 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $1,847 | $500 | $10,000+ |
| Fresno 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $2,204 | $825 | $3,220 |
| Fresno 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $1,339 | $750 | $2,750 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Fresno
How much are Studio apartments in Fresno?
There are currently 568 Studio Apartments in Fresno with rent ranges from $900 to $1,460 with an average price of $1,198.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Fresno Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Fresno ranges from $965 to $2,400 with an average monthly rent of $1,542.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Fresno cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Fresno range from $500 to $22,095. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,847.
How expensive are Fresno Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 379 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Fresno on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $825 to $3,220 - averaging $2,204 for the location.
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