Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Calwa Neighborhood of Fresno, CA from $600 (46 Rentals)

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Villa Rosas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Rosas

4960 E Lane AveFresno, CA 93727
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936 S Pierce Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

936 S Pierce Ave

936 S Pierce AveFresno, CA 93727

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897 S Adler Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

897 S Adler Ave

897 S Adler AveFresno, CA 93727
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Sunnyside Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunnyside Gardens

552 S Chestnut AveFresno, CA 93702
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Eastgate Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eastgate Gardens

424 S Chestnut AveFresno, CA 93702
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Cedar Creek
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Creek

4893 E Lane AveFresno, CA 93727
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1249 P St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1249 P St

1249 P StFresno, CA 93721
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Huntington Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Huntington Gardens

271 S Callisch AveFresno, CA 93721
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4616 E Mono St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4616 E Mono St

4616 E Mono StFresno, CA 93702
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Senior Citizens Village
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Senior Citizens Village

1917 S Chestnut AveFresno, CA 93702
Senior Living
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2060 S Maple Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

2060 S Maple Ave

2060 S Maple AveFresno, CA 93702
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330 S Garden Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

330 S Garden Ave

330 S Garden AveFresno, CA 93727
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849 S Adler Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

849 S Adler Ave

849 S Adler AveFresno, CA 93727
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Willow Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Willow Court

1733 S Willow AveFresno, CA 93727
Senior Living
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429 S Backer Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

429 S Backer Ave

429 S Backer AveFresno, CA 93702
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Montecito Complex
2 Bedroom Apartments

Montecito Complex

5038 E Montecito AveFresno, CA 93727
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315 S Garden Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

315 S Garden Ave

315 S Garden AveFresno, CA 93727
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4604 E Lowe
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4604 E Lowe

4604 E LoweFresno, CA 93702

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Calwa, Fresno, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Calwa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Calwa area of Fresno, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Sunny Gate Apartments priced from $1,092. Maple Grove has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,347. Here are the most affordable Calwa apartments for rent in Fresno, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sunny Gate ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$1,092
Maple Grove1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,347
Ranchwood Condominiums1 Bedroom x 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Calwa, CA

As of September 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Calwa area is the $1.76 price per square foot 2553 S Holloway Ave Model at 2553 S Holloway Ave, Unit 102 in the in the Calwa neighborhood starting from $1,775. The second greatest value Calwa apartment is the 1 Bedroom x 1 Bath Model at Ranchwood Condominiums starting at $1,395 with a $1.64 price per square foot in the Roosevelt neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Calwa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2553 S Holloway Ave, Unit 1022553 S Holloway Ave3BR,1BA$1.76
Ranchwood Condominiums1 Bedroom x 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.64
Maple Grove1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.97
Sunny Gate ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$1.67

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Calwa, Fresno, CA

Ranked #29

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities and towns across the United States and customized analysis for Central Fresno. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Calwa Neighborhood in Fresno, CA

Walk Score®

36 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

61 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

15 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Calwa Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Calwa?

The cheapest apartment in Calwa is Sunny Gate Apartments which is listed at $1,092, while the average apartment in Calwa costs $1,766.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Calwa?

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 1 regular apartments in Calwa that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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