Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Fresno Neighborhood of Fresno, CA from $300 (42 Rentals)

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Bridges at Florence
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bridges at Florence

649 E Florence AveFresno, CA 93706
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Los Pinos
1 Bedroom Apartments

Los Pinos

103 N Fulton StFresno, CA 93701
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Sycamore Heights
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sycamore Heights

4630 E Shields AveFresno, CA 93726
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Cottonwood Apartment
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cottonwood Apartment

5244 E Tulare AveFresno, CA 93727
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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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4064 E Dwight Way
2 Bedroom Apartments

4064 E Dwight Way

4064 E Dwight WayFresno, CA 93702
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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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Van Ness Flats
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Van Ness Flats

1822 Van Ness AveFresno, CA 93721
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3840 N Fruit Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3840 N Fruit Ave

3840 N Fruit AveFresno, CA 93705
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Oak Tree
2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Tree

3695 N Cedar AveFresno, CA 93726
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Courtyard Studios
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Courtyard Studios

1102 E Divisadero StFresno, CA 93721

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Willow Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Willow Court

1733 S Willow AveFresno, CA 93727
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Villa Sierra
2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Sierra

5157-5181 E Hedges AveFresno, CA 93727
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Cedar Creek
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Creek

4893 E Lane AveFresno, CA 93727
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Villa Bonita
2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Bonita

1333 N Peach AveFresno, CA 93727
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Kings Court Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Kings Court Apartments

5387 E Kings Canyon RdFresno, CA 93727
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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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Broadway Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Broadway Lofts

1625 Broadway StFresno, CA 93721
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Halekulani Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Halekulani Apartments

310 W Shields AveFresno, CA 93705
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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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141 S Minnewawa Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

141 S Minnewawa Ave

141 S Minnewawa AveFresno, CA 93727
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1743 at Crichton
1 Bedroom Apartments

1743 at Crichton

1743 L StFresno, CA 93721
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South Fresno, Fresno, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Fresno Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Fresno area of Fresno, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Sunny Gate Apartments priced from $1,092. 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 South Fresno apartments for rent in Fresno, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sunny Gate ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$1,092
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
The LedePlan EStudio,1BA$1,225
Torrey Ridge1x1A1BR,1BA$1,270
Sierra View2X1 upstairs2BR,1BA$1,295
Las Palmas Apartments1 BR / 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Fresno, CA

As of June 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Fresno area is the $1.39 price per square foot 2-Story Townhome w/ 2 car attached garage Model at Crichton Place in the in the Central Fresno neighborhood starting from $1,975. The second greatest value South Fresno apartment is the Iron Bird Lofts 2 Bedroom Plan A Model at Iron Bird Lofts starting at $1,710 with a $1.61 price per square foot in the West Fresno neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Fresno apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Crichton Place2-Story Townhome w/ 2 car attached garage3BR,2.5BA$1.39
Iron Bird LoftsIron Bird Lofts 2 Bedroom Plan A2BR,1BA$1.61
2024 N Cedar Ave3-Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.63
North Fruit ApartmentsApt UPSTAIRS2BR,1BA$1.33
Lake Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.65
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
Sunny Gate ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$1.67

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Fresno, Fresno, CA

Ranked #19

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the South Fresno Neighborhood in Fresno, CA

Walk Score®

25 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

58 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

35 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Fresno Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Fresno?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Fresno is at The Lede listed at $1,225.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Fresno Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Fresno Apartment is $1,092 at Sunny Gate Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Fresno is starting from $1,195 at Sequoia Gardens Apartments.

What is the most affordable South Fresno Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Fresno Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 2024 N Cedar Ave and starts from $1,695.

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