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Fresno, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Fresno, CA

Pricing Updated: 06/23/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Fresno, CA area range in price from $780 to $4,301 with an overall median price of $2,155. The three Fresno neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Tower District at $999, Fig Garden at $1,195, and Downtown Fresno at $1,200. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Fresno Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Tower District$1,237$9995
Fig Garden$1,362$1,1953
Downtown Fresno$1,400$1,2003
Huntington Boulevard$1,400$1,3952
Jefferson$1,400$1,2003
Brookhaven$1,495$1,4951
Huntington$1,576$1,3477
Ladera Ranch$1,600$1,20022
Mayfair$1,610$1,06510
McLane$1,610$1,06513

Cheapest Available Fresno Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Fresno, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at The Willows in the Hoover neighborhood priced from $823. The Mural District Lofts in the Central Fresno neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fresno apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Willows2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$823
The Mural District LoftsMural Lofts Plan AStudio,1BA$900
Princeton Place0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$995
Ashbrier and SandalwoodStudioStudio,1BA$1,085
Sunny Gate ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$1,092
Lockwood Arms Apartments1 BED1BR,1BA$1,100
Summerset Village Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,175
Palm Garden ApartmentsOne Bed/One Bath1BR,1BA$1,195
Sequoia Gardens Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fresno, CA

As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fresno area is the $1.41 price per square foot 2BD/2BA Townhouse Model at Willow Creek in the in the Woodward Park neighborhood starting from $1,785. The second greatest value Fresno apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath - Single Level Model at Cobblestone Village starting at $1,595 with a $1.42 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.
Willow Creek2BD/2BA Townhouse2BR,2BA$1.41
Cobblestone Village2 Bedroom 2 Bath - Single Level2BR,2BA$1.42
The Willows3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.08
Iron Bird LoftsIron Bird Lofts 2 Bedroom Plan A2BR,1BA$1.40
Rancho Sierra2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.50
North Fruit ApartmentsApt UPSTAIRS2BR,1BA$1.33
Driftwood ApartmentsPlan A2BR,1BA$1.50
Sierra View2X1 downstairs2BR,1BA$1.50
Sequoia Gardens Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.45
Welcome to Cameron Park Apartments || Your1 x 11BR,1BA$1.51

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fresno

What type of rentals are currently available in Fresno?

There are currently 1767 Apartments for Rent in Fresno, CA with pricing that ranges from $823 to $4,301. There are also 213 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fresno ranging from $1,095 to $6,500.

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 $1,095 to $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,204.

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 $939 to $4,301, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,600 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,032.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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