Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Fresno Neighborhood of Fresno, CA from $400 (31 Rentals)

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Sycamore Heights
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sycamore Heights

4630 E Shields AveFresno, CA 93726
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1360-1370 E Bulldog Ln
2 Bedroom Apartments

1360-1370 E Bulldog Ln

1360-1370 E Bulldog LnFresno, CA 93710
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College Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

College Apartments

4550-4596 E Sierra Madre AveFresno, CA 93726
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Capri Nuevo Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Capri Nuevo Apartments

4555 E Shields AveFresno, CA 93726
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El Cazador
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

El Cazador

4851 N Cedar AveFresno, CA 93726
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Vintage Court Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vintage Court Apartments

3015-3051 N Sierra Vista AveFresno, CA 93703
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Oak Tree
2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Tree

3695 N Cedar AveFresno, CA 93726
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Casa Blanca Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Blanca Apartments

3025-3049 E Gettysburg AveFresno, CA 93726
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Towers at Manchester
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Towers at Manchester

1544 E Fedora AveFresno, CA 93704
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Butterfly Grove
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Butterfly Grove

5241 N Fresno StFresno, CA 93710
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Halekulani Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Halekulani Apartments

310 W Shields AveFresno, CA 93705
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6060 N Maroa Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

6060 N Maroa Ave

6060 N Maroa AveFresno, CA 93704
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Casa Del Mar Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Del Mar Apartments

4135-4155 N Glenn AveFresno, CA 93704
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College Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

College Manor

5216 N 6th StFresno, CA 93710
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Village at Ninth
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Village at Ninth

5158 N 9th StFresno, CA 93710
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The Woodside
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Woodside

3210 E Ashcroft AveFresno, CA 93726
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North Fresno, Fresno, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Fresno Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Fresno area of Fresno, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at The Willows priced from $823. Lockwood Arms Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable North Fresno apartments for rent in Fresno, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Willows2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$823
Lockwood Arms Apartments1 BED1BR,1BA$1,100
Summerset Village Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,175
Welcome to Cameron Park Apartments || Your1 x 11BR,1BA$1,195
Palm Garden ApartmentsOne Bed/One Bath1BR,1BA$1,195
Sequoia Gardens Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,195
Sierra View2X1 upstairs2BR,1BA$1,195
Cedar Commons1 x 11BR,1BA$1,200
North Park ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$1,200
Chateau Monterey IIStudioStudio,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Fresno, CA

As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Fresno area is the $1.57 price per square foot 3 x 2.5 Model at Maroa Court Apartments in the in the Hoover neighborhood starting from $2,625. The second greatest value North Fresno apartment is the 2BD/2BA Townhouse Model at Willow Creek starting at $1,785 with a $1.41 price per square foot in the Woodward Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Fresno apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Maroa Court Apartments3 x 2.53BR,2.5BA$1.57
Willow Creek2BD/2BA Townhouse2BR,2BA$1.41
The Willows3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.08
Rancho Sierra2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.50
2024 N Cedar Ave3-Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.63
Lindsay Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.57
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
Cedar Heights Apartments2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.69

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
North Fresno, Fresno, CA

Ranked #7

Among neighborhoods in Fresno, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team works hard to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including North Fresno, Fresno, and the greater Fresno area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the North Fresno Neighborhood in Fresno, CA

Walk Score®

86 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

80 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

46 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Fresno Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in North Fresno?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Fresno is under $1,200.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Fresno?

The cheapest apartment in North Fresno is Lockwood Arms Apartments which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in North Fresno costs $2,341.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Fresno?

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 5 regular apartments in North Fresno that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in North Fresno?

Cheap apartments in North Fresno have an average cost of $383 which is $1,958 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Fresno.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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