
Apartments for Rent in the South Fresno Neighborhood of Fresno, CA (1,060 Rentals)


Torrey Ridge

The Landing at Fancher Creek

Sofia

Ranchwood Condos

Maple Palace Luxury Apartments

The Lede

Dakota Castle Luxury Apartments

Sunset Gardens Townhomes

3416 N Fruit Ave
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Fresno Silvercrest

Las Palmas Apartments

Le Fontaine

246 N Effie St

The Mural District Lofts

Fresno Sweet Homes

4538 E Hamilton

B Street Apartments

326 E Dudley

Eastview Apartments
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Sierra Village Apartments

Sequoia Gardens Apartments

Iron Bird Lofts

Palm Lakes Apartments

Lake Ridge Apartments

The Redwoods at Fresno

Ashbrier and Sandalwood

Maple Grove

1340 N Linden Ave

Hotel Fresno
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3534 E Washington Ave, Unit Washington Ave

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4455 E Clay Ave, Unit 4455 E Clay Ave #C

6251 E Overlook Way

2909 Huntington Blvd, Unit # 114

2419 E Lewis Ave

948 N Van Ness Ave

3 E San Joaquin St

429 S Backer Ave, Unit 204

1118 N Yosemite Ave

429 S Backer Ave, Unit 205
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208 W Dakota Ave, Unit 208-C

3254 E Olive Ave, Unit 3254 E Olive #F

1060 Fulton St, Unit View Suite

210 E Normandie Ave

237 W Strother Ave

6954 E Braly Ave

1344 S Bailey Ave

6954 E Braly Ave

3233 E Dakota Ave

1048 S Carriage Ave
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South Fresno, Fresno, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Fresno?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Fresno Studio Apartments | $1,202 | $1,050 | $1,460 |
| South Fresno 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,424 | $965 | $2,400 |
| South Fresno 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,617 | $965 | $3,250 |
| South Fresno 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,983 | $1,499 | $2,460 |
| South Fresno 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,495 | $3,495 | $3,495 |
How much does it cost to rent a home in South Fresno?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $1,623 | $1,250 | $2,150 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $2,336 | $1,395 | $3,000 |
| 4 Bedroom Homes | $2,672 | $1,950 | $3,300 |
| 5 Bedroom Homes | $3,550 | $3,500 | $3,600 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Fresno, Fresno, CA
Ranked #21
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Fresno, California. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, apartment communities for the kids, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Family-Friendly Rating
When renting for a family with young children, location matters. This submarket is now ranked as a leading section of town for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly neighborhoods have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. These features include things like green spaces, and more.
Outdoors Rating
Are you somebody that needs to live with access to parks and greenspace? South Fresno is a highly-rated neighborhood for parks and green spaces, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Luxury Living Rating
This residential neighborhood is known as one of our favorite luxury submarkets in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like shared social spaces, lounges, pools, on-site concierge services, and amenities like granite countertops, range hoods, and high-end appliances. Luxury submarkets also often offer tile, hardwood, and fine carpeting, access to sports facilities like golf, raquetball, and tennis, and a full-time security staff or doorman.
Pet Friendly Rating
This area has a reputation as one of our preferred communities for dog and cat owners, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Frequently Asked Questions about South Fresno
What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the South Fresno area of Fresno, CA?
As of today, August 07, 2026, there are currently 1,060 available South Fresno apartments priced from $965 to $3,495, with an average monthly rent of $1,603.
How much are Studio apartments in South Fresno?
There are currently 346 Studio Apartments in South Fresno with rent ranges from $1,050 to $1,460 with an average price of $1,202.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom South Fresno Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in South Fresno ranges from $965 to $2,400 with an average monthly rent of $1,424.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in South Fresno cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in South Fresno range from $965 to $3,250. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,617.
How expensive are South Fresno Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 173 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in South Fresno on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,499 to $2,460 - averaging $1,983 for the location.
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