Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Eastern Fresno Neighborhood of Fresno, CA from $300 (368 Rentals)

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Eastern Fresno, Fresno, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
University PlaceShared Room2BR,1BA$500
VILLAS AT MILLBROOK1x11BR,1BA$685
The Willows2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$823
Hotel Fresno1 BR / 1 BA1BR,1BA$965
Las Villas ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$995
Summerset Village Apartments0x1Studio,1BA$1,000
1340 N Linden AveStudio + Bonus RoomStudio,1BA$1,050
246 N Effie St246 N Effie St #2482BR,1BA$1,075
Sunset Sands1x1 Classic1BR,1BA$1,085
4550-4596 E Sierra Madre Ave1/11BR,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eastern Fresno, CA

As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Eastern Fresno area is the $1.13 price per square foot 2 Bed 2.5 Bath Model at Four Creeks in the in the Park Place neighborhood starting from $1,565. The second greatest value Eastern Fresno apartment is the Private Suite w/ Private bath in a 2x2.5 Townhome Model at Copper Beech Town Homes starting at $995 with a $0.77 price per square foot in the East Fresno neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Eastern Fresno apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Four Creeks2 Bed 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.13
Copper Beech Town HomesPrivate Suite w/ Private bath in a 2x2.5 Townhome2BR,2.5BA$0.77
2325 E Shaw Ave2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.32
Iron Bird LoftsIron Bird Lofts 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.34
College Park Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.19
The Willows3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.08
3312 - 3318 E. Sierra Madre Ave (Loren)2/1.52BR,1.5BA$1.27
North Park I Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.25
246 N Effie St246 N Effie St #2482BR,1BA$1.24
VILLAS AT MILLBROOK1x11BR,1BA$1.26

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States including Eastern Fresno, Fresno, and the greater Fresno area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $1,095.

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 $2,950.

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 48 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 $291 which is $2,659 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Eastern Fresno.

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