Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The West Side Neighborhood of Fresno, CA from $300 (29 Rentals)

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MayFlower Lofts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

MayFlower Lofts

1415-1417 Broadway StFresno, CA 93721

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1249 P St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1249 P St

1249 P StFresno, CA 93721
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532 S 2nd St
Studio Apartments

532 S 2nd St

532 S 2nd StFresno, CA 93702

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131 E Church Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

131 E Church Ave

131 E Church AveFresno, CA 93706
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2225 S Lee Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2225 S Lee Ave

2225 S Lee AveFresno, CA 93706

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Legacy Commons
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Legacy Commons

2255 S Plumas StFresno, CA 93706
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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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Annadale Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Annadale Commons

1529 E Annadale AveFresno, CA 93706

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The West Side, Fresno, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available The West Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the The West Side area of Fresno, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Hotel Fresno priced from $965. The Lede has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here are the most affordable The West Side apartments for rent in Fresno, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hotel Fresno1 BR / 1 BA1BR,1BA$965
The LedePlan EStudio,1BA$1,350
B Street Apartments2 BD 2 BA2BR,2BA$1,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The West Side, CA

As of July 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the The West Side area is the $1.60 price per square foot 2 BD 2 BA Model at B Street Apartments in the in the Edison neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value The West Side apartment is the 2 BR / 1 BA Model at Hotel Fresno starting at $1,353 with a $1.57 price per square foot in the Central Fresno neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for The West Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
B Street Apartments2 BD 2 BA2BR,2BA$1.60
Hotel Fresno2 BR / 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.57
The LedePlan EStudio ,1BA$2.57

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap The West Side Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in The West Side?

The cheapest apartment in The West Side is Hotel Fresno which is listed at $965, while the average apartment in The West Side costs $1,885.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in The West Side?

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 3 regular apartments in The West Side that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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

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If you’re like many people planning a future move to sunny California, chances are your wallet aches just thinking about it.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Written by: Robin Stewart

Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.