
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Calwa Neighborhood of Fresno, CA from $500 (125 Rentals)
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Sunny Gate Apartments

California League- Fresno Village
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Remington Apartments Condominiums
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Calwa, Fresno, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Calwa?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Calwa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,286 | $1,092 | $1,397 |
Calwa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,434 | $1,225 | $1,587 |
Calwa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,794 | $1,757 | $1,832 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 125 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Calwa Neighborhood of Fresno, CA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Sunny Gate Apartments | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $1,092 |
Maple Grove | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,347 |
Ranchwood Condominiums | 1 Bedroom x 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Calwa, CA
As of October 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Calwa area is the $1.64 price per square foot 1 Bedroom x 1 Bath Model at Ranchwood Condominiums in the in the Roosevelt neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value Calwa apartment is the 1BR/1BA Model at Maple Grove starting at $1,347 with a $1.97 price per square foot in the Calwa neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Calwa apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Ranchwood Condominiums | 1 Bedroom x 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
Maple Grove | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
Sunny Gate Apartments | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know
From the lounge to the laundry room, understand your rights and responsibilities in shared apartment spaces. Get tips on pet rules, noise, and security.
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCalwa, Fresno, CA
Ranked #55
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet 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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,757.
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.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everything is a negotiation in real estate!

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Written by: Trey Huguley
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