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Fresno, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Fresno, CA

Pricing Updated: 03/23/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Fresno, CA area range in price from $500 to $3,500 with an overall median price of $2,009. The three Fresno neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Downtown Fresno at $790, Jefferson at $790, and Huntington Boulevard at $1,050. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Fresno Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Fresno$1,050$7901
Jefferson$1,050$7901
Huntington Boulevard$1,230$1,0501
Fig Garden$1,235$1,1951
Tower District$1,362$1,0004
Orchard Estates$1,450$1,4254
Huntington$1,600$7909
Fresno-High$1,650$1,00017
Maroa$1,650$1,00020
Chinatown$1,675$1,05018

Cheapest Available Fresno Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Fresno, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at University Place in the Hoover neighborhood priced from $500. 2816 E Hammond Ave in the McLane neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $790. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fresno apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
University PlaceShared Room2BR,1BA$500
2816 E Hammond AveBeautiful New FloorsStudio,1BA$790
The Willows2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$823
Summerset Village Apartments0x1Studio,1BA$1,000
202-244 W Shields AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fresno, CA

As of March 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fresno area is the $1.39 price per square foot 2-Story Townhome w/ 2 car attached garage Model at Crichton Place in the in the Central Fresno neighborhood starting from $1,975. The second greatest value Fresno apartment is the 2 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Cobblestone Village starting at $1,750 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the West Fresno neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fresno apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Crichton Place2-Story Townhome w/ 2 car attached garage3BR,2.5BA$1.39
Cobblestone Village2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,2.5BA$1.36
The Willows3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.08
3312 - 3318 E. Sierra Madre Ave2/1.52BR,1.5BA$1.27
Sierra Village ApartmentsDownstairs 2x12BR,1BA$1.40
North Fruit ApartmentsApt UPSTAIRS2BR,1BA$1.33
Clovis Courtyard Apartments2 Bedroom, 1.5 bath, Upstairs2BR,1BA$1.43
342 N Greco Ln1bed1bath1BR,2BA$1.45
1215-1237 Minnewawa Ave2 Bed - 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.43
Sequoia Gardens Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.45

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Great place to be if you're looking for a place to live in California that's actually pretty affordable. The parks here are excellent, as is the food. Wonderful people and culture, too.

Frequently Asked Questions about Fresno

What type of rentals are currently available in Fresno?

There are currently 1775 Apartments for Rent in Fresno, CA with pricing that ranges from $500 to $3,500. There are also 154 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fresno ranging from $770 to $8,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Fresno?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Fresno ranges from $770 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,240.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Fresno?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Fresno range from $925 to $3,331, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $850 to $3,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $830.

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