
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Eastern Fresno Neighborhood of Fresno, CA from $300 (371 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Eastern Fresno area of Fresno.


2380 S Bardell Ave

2816 E Hammond Ave

Hotel Fresno

489 S Backer Ave

3272 W Browning Ave

Las Villas Apartments

Wishon Garden Apartments

202-244 W Shields Ave

Brooks Apartments
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1340 N Linden Ave

1310-1314 P St

1220 E Terrace Ave

2132-2136 E Peralta Wy

Colonia Del Sol Apartments

Villas del Norte Apartments

Ashbrier and Sandalwood

The Redwoods at Fresno

4864 E University Ave

849-851 W Cambridge Ave
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3040 W Saginaw Way

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134 W Vassar Ave, Unit 136 W Vassar Ave Fresno

4538 E Hamilton

Cedar Springs Apartments

1668 W Ashlan Ave

3074 E Terrace Ave

Las Palmas Apartments

Sequoia Gardens Apartments

4890 N Backer Ave

2132 N First St
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4676 E Alamos Ave

655 S Arroyo Ave

655 S Arroyo Ave

Parkwood Apartments

3044 N Fruit Ave, Unit Fruit #P

517 E Olive Ave

930 N Van Ness Ave

Sierra Village Apartments

Bridgewood Crossing

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208 W Dakota Ave, Unit 208-C

937 S Thorne Ave

Creekside Apartments

Cedar Commons

The Landing at Fancher Creek

Renaissance Apartments

3254 E Olive Ave, Unit 3254 E Olive #D

4415 N Clark St, Unit Clark #11

Lake Ridge Apartments

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Eastern Fresno, Fresno, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Eastern Fresno?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Fresno Studio Apartments | $1,146 | $790 | $1,575 |
| Eastern Fresno 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,577 | $900 | $2,400 |
| Eastern Fresno 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,824 | $500 | $3,806 |
| Eastern Fresno 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,220 | $825 | $3,151 |
| Eastern Fresno 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,510 | $750 | $2,840 |
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There are currently 371 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Eastern Fresno Neighborhood of Fresno, CA.
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Cheapest Available Eastern Fresno Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Eastern Fresno area of Fresno, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at University Place priced from $500. VILLAS AT MILLBROOK has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $685. Here are the most affordable Eastern Fresno apartments for rent in Fresno, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Place | Shared Room | 2BR,1BA | $500 |
| VILLAS AT MILLBROOK | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $685 |
| 2816 E Hammond Ave | Beautiful New Floors | Studio,1BA | $790 |
| The Willows | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $823 |
| Villa Escondido | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $925 |
| Hotel Fresno | 1 BR / 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $965 |
| Las Villas Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| 202-244 W Shields Ave | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| 1340 N Linden Ave | Studio + Bonus Room | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| Brooks Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eastern Fresno, CA
As of June 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Eastern Fresno area is the $1.36 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Cobblestone Village in the in the West Fresno neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Eastern Fresno apartment is the 2 Bed 1.5 Model at Sunset Gardens Townhomes starting at $1,595 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Roosevelt neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Eastern Fresno apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cobblestone Village | 2 Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.36 |
| Sunset Gardens Townhomes | 2 Bed 1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.33 |
| 2325 E Shaw Ave | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Iron Bird Lofts | Iron Bird Lofts 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| The Willows | 3 Beds, 2 baths | 3BR,2BA | $1.08 |
| 3312 - 3318 E. Sierra Madre Ave (Loren) | 2/1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.27 |
| North Park I Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| 4538 E Hamilton | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Villa Escondido | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.13 |
| VILLAS AT MILLBROOK | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Eastern Fresno Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Eastern Fresno?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Eastern Fresno is under $1,050.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Eastern Fresno?
The cheapest apartment in Eastern Fresno is VILLAS AT MILLBROOK which is listed at $685, while the average apartment in Eastern Fresno costs $2,800.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Eastern 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 50 regular apartments in Eastern Fresno that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Eastern Fresno?
Cheap apartments in Eastern Fresno have an average cost of $194 which is $2,606 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Eastern Fresno.
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