Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Fresno Neighborhood of Fresno, CA from $300 (164 Rentals)

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2419 E Lewis Ave

FresnoCA93701

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649 E Florence AveFresno, CA 93706
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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 Hotel Fresno priced from $965. Las Villas Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable South Fresno apartments for rent in Fresno, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hotel Fresno1 BR / 1 BA1BR,1BA$965
Las Villas ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$995
Summerset Village Apartments0x1Studio,1BA$1,000
246 N Effie St246 N Effie St #2482BR,1BA$1,075
4538 E Hamilton2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,150
Sierra Village ApartmentsUpstairs 2x12BR,1BA$1,250
Sequoia Gardens Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,295
Maple Grove1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,347
2330 East Ashlan Avenue2/12BR,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Fresno, CA

As of August 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Fresno area is the $1.41 price per square foot 3534 E Washington Ave Model at 3534 E Washington Ave, Unit Washington Ave in the in the Edison neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value South Fresno apartment is the Iron Bird Lofts 1 Bedroom Model at Iron Bird Lofts starting at $1,505 with a $1.37 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.
3534 E Washington Ave, Unit Washington Ave3534 E Washington Ave2BR,1BA$1.41
Iron Bird LoftsIron Bird Lofts 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.37
Sierra Village ApartmentsDownstairs 2x12BR,1BA$1.40
B Street Apartments2 BD 2 BA2BR,2BA$1.60
Eastview Apartments2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$1.50
246 N Effie St246 N Effie St #2482BR,1BA$1.24
Las Palmas Apartments2 BR / 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.62
Hotel Fresno2 BR / 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.57
4538 E Hamilton2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.39
Sequoia Gardens Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.57

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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Fresno. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Fresno Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Fresno?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Fresno is under $1,350.

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

The cheapest apartment in South Fresno is Hotel Fresno which is listed at $965, while the average apartment in South Fresno costs $1,511.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South 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 4 regular apartments in South 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 South Fresno?

Cheap apartments in South Fresno have an average cost of $118 which is $1,393 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Fresno.

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