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property at 2419 E Lewis Ave
$900

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2419 E Lewis Ave

FresnoCA93701
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property at 4886 E Vassar Ave
$1,600

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4886 E Vassar Ave

FresnoCA93703

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property at 3945 E Madison Ave
$1,700
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3945 E Madison Ave
FresnoCA93702

Fresno, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Homes in Fresno, CA

Pricing Updated: 09/22/2026

Current rental homes in the Fresno, CA area range in price from $700 to $29,999 with an overall median price of $2,293. The three Fresno neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Ashlan Village at $700, Brookhaven at $700, and The West Side at $700. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Fresno Homes for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Ashlan Village$700$7001
Brookhaven$700$7001
The West Side$700$7001
Jefferson$1,050$9002
North Avenue Industrial Triangle$1,225$7002
Little Italy$1,237$7007
Downtown Fresno$1,247$9004
Central Fresno$1,275$9006
Chinatown$1,295$7008
City Center$1,295$1,2003

Best Value Homes for Rent in Fresno, CA

As of September 22, 2026 the best value rental home in the Fresno area is the $1.34 price per square foot 1327 E Via Marbella Dr Model at 1327 E Via Marbella Dr in the Woodward Park neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value Fresno rental home is the 179 W Quincy Ave Model at 179 W Quincy Ave in the West Fresno neighborhood starting at $2,950 with a $1.27 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fresno homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1327 E Via Marbella Dr1327 E Via Marbella Dr5BR, 4BA$1.34
179 W Quincy Ave179 W Quincy Ave4BR, 2.5BA$1.27
1808 Mohave Rd S1808 Mohave Rd S4BR, 2.5BA$1.39
5493 N Feland Ave5493 N Feland Ave3BR, 2BA$1.43
UnitUnit4BR, 3BA$1.41
507 W San Jose Ave507 W San Jose Ave4BR, 2BA$1.58
9066 N Red Lion Dr9066 N Red Lion Dr3BR, 3BA$1.61
Unit 1Unit 12BR, 1BA$1.19
4886 E Vassar Ave4886 E Vassar Ave2BR, 2BA$1.45
1305 E Harvard Ave1305 E Harvard Ave2BR, 1BA$1.60

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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 1782 Apartments for Rent in Fresno, CA with pricing that ranges from $500 to $3,806. There are also 220 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fresno ranging from $700 to $29,999.

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 $700 to $29,999 with an average monthly rent of $2,573.

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 $825 to $3,220, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,700 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,960 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $750.

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