
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Central Fresno Neighborhood of Fresno, CA from $978 (51 Rentals)


Iron Bird Lofts

Hotel Fresno

230-242 N Glenn Ave

1747-1753 Van Ness Ave

Remington Apartments Condominiums

The Pacific Southwest Building

2510-2520 E Washington Ave

527-531 N Fresno St

481 N Calaveras St
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Belmont Apartments

920 N Van Ness Ave

Park-Poplar Apartments

240 N Calaveras St

MayFlower Lofts

931 E Divisadero St

L Street Residence

222 N Effie St

312 N Clark St

1311 N Van Ness Ave
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116 N Yosemite Ave

362 Glenn Ave

943 E Nevada Ave

Royal Court Apartments

142-160 N Fulton St

Exclusive Suites of Fresno

2832 E Grant Ave

1249 P St

1261-1265 N Van Ness Ave

2944 E Illinois Ave
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107 N San Pablo Ave

710 N Bond St

135 N Calaveras St

Van Ness Flats

Broadway Lofts

1743 at Crichton

Courtyard Studios

Fulton Village

H Street Lofts

Vagabond Lofts
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541@South Tower & Cedar Heights

0037ful

Diamond Plaza Apartments

Calaveras Apartments

Park Avenue Apartments

Fishers Villa Addition

208 N Glenn Ave

The Georgia

Huntington Gardens

Brio on Broadway
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Central Fresno, Fresno, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Fresno?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Fresno Studio Apartments | $1,097 | $790 | $1,460 |
Central Fresno 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,427 | $978 | $1,550 |
| Central Fresno 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,989 | $1,250 | $3,250 |
| Central Fresno 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,569 | $1,569 | $1,569 |
| Central Fresno 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,600 | $1,600 | $1,600 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCentral Fresno, Fresno, CA
Ranked #24
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Fresno Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Fresno?
The cheapest apartment in Central Fresno is Hotel Fresno which is listed at $978, while the average apartment in Central Fresno costs $1,600.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central 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 3 regular apartments in Central Fresno that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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