Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Fresno Neighborhood of Fresno, CA from $400 (176 Rentals)

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4676 E Alamos Ave

FresnoCA93726

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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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 University Place priced from $500. VILLAS AT MILLBROOK has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $685. Here are the most affordable North Fresno apartments for rent in Fresno, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
University PlaceShared Room2BR,1BA$500
VILLAS AT MILLBROOK1x11BR,1BA$685
2816 E Hammond AveBeautiful New FloorsStudio,1BA$790
The Willows2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$823
Las Villas ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$995
202-244 W Shields AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
1340 N Linden AveStudio + Bonus RoomStudio,1BA$1,050
Sunset Sands1x1 Classic1BR,1BA$1,085
4550-4596 E Sierra Madre Ave1/11BR,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Fresno, CA

As of May 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Fresno area is the $1.44 price per square foot 4755 N San Pablo Ave Model at 4755 N San Pablo Ave, Unit 101 in the in the Hoover neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value North Fresno apartment is the 2 Bed 1.5 Model at Sunset Gardens Townhomes starting at $1,595 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Roosevelt 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.
4755 N San Pablo Ave, Unit 1014755 N San Pablo Ave2BR,2BA$1.44
Sunset Gardens Townhomes2 Bed 1.52BR,1.5BA$1.33
2325 E Shaw Ave2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.32
The Willows3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.08
3312 - 3318 E. Sierra Madre Ave (Loren)2/1.52BR,1.5BA$1.27
Sierra Village ApartmentsDownstairs 2x12BR,1BA$1.40
Fresno Sweet Homes2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.41
Las Palmas Apartments2 BR / 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.39
Sequoia Gardens Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.45
VILLAS AT MILLBROOK1x11BR,1BA$1.26

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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!

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 $1,095.

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

The cheapest apartment in North Fresno is VILLAS AT MILLBROOK which is listed at $685, while the average apartment in North Fresno costs $2,800.

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 33 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 $275 which is $2,525 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Fresno.

Expert Rental Resources

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Fresno on a Budget: 10 Affordable Neighborhoods Where You Can Actually Rent in California

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.