Cheap Homes for Rent in the South Fresno Neighborhood of Fresno, CA from $700 (15 Rentals)

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property at 2419 E Lewis Ave

$1,072

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$1,072

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$1,072

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2419 E Lewis Ave

FresnoCA93701

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property at 3336 E Terrace Ave

$1,275

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$1,275

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$1,275

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3336 E Terrace Ave

FresnoCA93703

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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
Sunset Sands1x1 Classic1BR,1BA$1,085

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Fresno, CA

As of July 23, 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 $1,465 with a $1.34 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$1.34
Sierra View3X2 downstairs3BR,2BA$1.58
Sierra Village ApartmentsDownstairs 2x12BR,1BA$1.40
B Street Apartments2 BD 2 BA2BR,2BA$1.60
246 N Effie St246 N Effie St #2482BR,1BA$1.24
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
The Redwoods at Fresno2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.59

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Fresno

What type of rentals are currently available in South Fresno?

There are currently 972 Apartments for Rent in South Fresno, CA with pricing that ranges from $895 to $3,250. There are also 93 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Fresno ranging from $700 to $3,600.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Fresno?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Fresno ranges from $700 to $3,600 with an average monthly rent of $2,025.

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