Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Madera Neighborhood of Fresno, CA from $400 (33 Rentals)

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property at 5443 W Santa Ana Ave

$1,800

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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5443 W Santa Ana Ave

FresnoCA93722
property at 1218 Humboldt Ave

$1,400

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

1218 Humboldt Ave, Unit 1218 Humbolt Ave.

1218 Humboldt Ave
ChowchillaCA93610

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Biola Village
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Biola Village

4960-4962 N 3rd StKerman, CA 93630
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Washington Square
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Washington Square

255 Washington RdChowchilla, CA 93610
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Granada Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Granada Apartments

213 S K StMadera, CA 93637
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Parksdale Village II
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parksdale Village II

13600 Wood StMadera, CA 93638
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La Amistad Apartments
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

La Amistad Apartments

300 Rios AveMendota, CA 93640
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210 N. C Street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

210 N. C Street

210-222 N C StMadera, CA 93638

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Madera, Fresno, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Madera Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Madera area of Fresno, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Washington Square priced from $989. Lakeland Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Madera apartments for rent in Fresno, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Washington Square2x12BR,1BA$989
Lakeland ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
210 N. C Street0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,087
Madera West Apartments1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,350
Laguna Knolls2x1.5 TH2BR,1BA$1,620
Madera Villa2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,630
Westgaters Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,650
Summerwoods Apartments2x2.5 without Garage3BR,2BA$1,775
Vista Del Sol Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,800
Riverwoods Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$1,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Madera, CA

As of July 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Madera area is the $1.63 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at 725 Linden in the in the Mariposa neighborhood starting from $2,150. The second greatest value Madera apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Vista Del Sol Apartments starting at $1,800 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the Mariposa neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Madera apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
725 Linden2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.63
Vista Del Sol Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.38
Riverwoods Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.55
Summerwoods Apartments3x2.5 with Garage2BR,2.5BA$1.54
Westgaters Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.76
Washington Square2x12BR,1BA$1.15
Madera West Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.93
Laguna Knolls2x1.5 TH2BR,1.5BA$1.91
728 S A St, Unit VILLA DE RAMON APARTMENTS728 S A St3BR,1BA$2.94
Lakeland ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.44

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Madera, Fresno, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Madera Apartments

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Madera Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Madera is starting from $989 at Washington Square.

What is the most affordable Madera Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Madera Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Summerwoods Apartments and starts from $1,775.

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