Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Fresno Neighborhood of Fresno, CA from $300 (7 Rentals)

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Los Pinos
1 Bedroom Apartments

Los Pinos

103 N Fulton StFresno, CA 93701
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Canyon Crest
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Canyon Crest

3033 E Platt AveFresno, CA 93721
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Van Ness Flats
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Van Ness Flats

1822 Van Ness AveFresno, CA 93721

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Courtyard Studios
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Courtyard Studios

1102 E Divisadero StFresno, CA 93721

Central Fresno, Fresno, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central Fresno Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Fresno area of Fresno, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 205 N Mariposa Street priced from $1,100. The Lede has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,225. Here are the most affordable Central Fresno apartments for rent in Fresno, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
205 N Mariposa Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,100
The LedePlan EStudio,1BA$1,225
Vagabond LoftsVagabond Lofts Plan CC1BR,1BA$1,545

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Fresno, CA

As of October 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Fresno area is the $1.58 price per square foot Iron Bird Lofts 1 Bedroom Model at Iron Bird Lofts in the in the West Fresno neighborhood starting from $1,735. The second greatest value Central Fresno apartment is the ful789, 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Loft (789 SF) Model at 0037ful starting at $1,625 with a $2.06 price per square foot in the Central Fresno neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Fresno apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Iron Bird LoftsIron Bird Lofts 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.58
0037fulful789, 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Loft (789 SF)1BR,1BA$2.06
Vagabond LoftsVagabond Lofts Plan CC1BR,1BA$2.05
The LedePlan EStudio ,1BA$2.33
205 N Mariposa Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.11

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central Fresno, Fresno, CA

Ranked #27

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

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3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Fresno Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Fresno Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Fresno Apartment is $1,100 at 205 N Mariposa Street.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Central Fresno Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central Fresno is starting from $1,950 at The Lede.

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.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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