
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Little Italy Neighborhood of Fresno, CA from $300 (36 Rentals)
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2538-2544 E Illinois Ave

2419 E Lewis Ave

Hotel Fresno

The Mural District Lofts

436-442 N Effie St.

1340 N Linden Ave

246 N Effie St

1107-1141 E McKenzie Ave
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Los Pinos

Canyon Crest

Park View Mobile Home Park

Martin Luther King Square

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Van Ness Flats
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Courtyard Studios

2816 E Hammond Ave

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Fresno Glenn Apartments

Broadway Lofts

850 E Hedges

1743 at Crichton

116 N Yosemite Ave
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Studios 64

205 N Mariposa St

Fulton Village

433 N Calaveras St

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Mono Hilltop Manor Senior Apartments

Calaveras Apartments

The Reserve

230-242 N Glenn Ave
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Little Italy, Fresno, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Little Italy?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Italy Studio Apartments | $1,119 | $900 | $1,460 |
| Little Italy 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,326 | $800 | $2,400 |
| Little Italy 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,819 | $1,075 | $3,250 |
| Little Italy 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,744 | $1,543 | $1,895 |
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There are currently 36 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Little Italy Neighborhood of Fresno, CA.
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Cheapest Available Little Italy Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Little Italy area of Fresno, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Hotel Fresno priced from $965. 116 N Yosemite Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Little Italy apartments for rent in Fresno, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Fresno | 1 BR / 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $965 |
| 116 N Yosemite Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| 246 N Effie St | 246 N Effie St #248 | 2BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| The Lede | Plan E | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| 326 E Dudley | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| B Street Apartments | 2 BD 2 BA | 2BR,2BA | $1,600 |
| 3 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom $1,650 | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $1,795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Little Italy, CA
As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Little Italy area is the $1.50 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at 3 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom $1,650 in the in the Edison neighborhood starting from $1,795. The second greatest value Little Italy apartment is the 2 BD 2 BA Model at B Street Apartments starting at $1,600 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Edison neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Little Italy apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom $1,650 | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| B Street Apartments | 2 BD 2 BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.60 |
| 246 N Effie St | 246 N Effie St #248 | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Hotel Fresno | 2 BR / 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| 326 E Dudley | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| 116 N Yosemite Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| The Lede | Plan E | Studio ,1BA | $2.57 |
| The Mural District Lofts | Mural Lofts Plan A | Studio ,1BA | $2.30 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Little Italy Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Little Italy?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Little Italy is under $1,795.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Little Italy?
The cheapest apartment in Little Italy is Hotel Fresno which is listed at $965, while the average apartment in Little Italy costs $1,395.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Little Italy?
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 3 regular apartments in Little Italy that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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