Cheap Apartments for Rent in the City Center Neighborhood of Fresno, CA from $500 (25 Rentals)

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MayFlower Lofts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

MayFlower Lofts

1415-1417 Broadway StFresno, CA 93721

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1249 P St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1249 P St

1249 P StFresno, CA 93721

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222 N Effie St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

222 N Effie St

222 N Effie StFresno, CA 93701
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135 N Calaveras St
Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments

135 N Calaveras St

135 N Calaveras StFresno, CA 93701
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1743 at Crichton
1 Bedroom Apartments

1743 at Crichton

1743 L StFresno, CA 93721
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Crichton Place
3 Bedroom Apartments

Crichton Place

1702 L StFresno, CA 93721
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Calaveras Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Calaveras Apartments

104 N Calaveras StFresno, CA 93701
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208 N Glenn Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

208 N Glenn Ave

208 N Glenn AveFresno, CA 93701
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Rafael Apartments
Studio Apartments

Rafael Apartments

2911 E Huntington BlvdFresno, 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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Cheapest Available City Center Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the City Center area of Fresno, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Hotel Fresno priced from $965. The Mural District Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $990. Here are the most affordable City Center apartments for rent in Fresno, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hotel Fresno1 BR / 1 BA1BR,1BA$965
The Mural District LoftsMural Lofts Plan AStudio,1BA$990
246 N Effie St246 N Effie St #2482BR,1BA$1,075
The LedePlan EStudio,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in City Center, CA

As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the City Center area is the $1.24 price per square foot 246 N Effie St #248 Model at 246 N Effie St in the in the West Fresno neighborhood starting from $1,075. The second greatest value City Center apartment is the 2 BR / 1 BA Model at Hotel Fresno starting at $1,353 with a $1.57 price per square foot in the Central Fresno neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for City Center apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
246 N Effie St246 N Effie St #2482BR,1BA$1.24
Hotel Fresno2 BR / 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.57
The LedePlan EStudio ,1BA$2.57
The Mural District LoftsMural Lofts Plan AStudio ,1BA$2.30

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap City Center Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in City Center?

The cheapest apartment in City Center is Hotel Fresno which is listed at $965, while the average apartment in City Center costs $1,395.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in City Center?

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 City Center that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

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