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West Fresno, Fresno, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Fresno Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Fresno area of Fresno, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 116 N Yosemite Ave priced from $999. 246 N Effie St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,075. Here are the most affordable West Fresno apartments for rent in Fresno, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
116 N Yosemite Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$999
246 N Effie St246 N Effie St #2482BR,1BA$1,075
The Redwoods at Fresno1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,100
2665 N Wishon Ave OTR1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,100
Sunburst Apartments1x1 Upstairs1BR,1BA$1,120
2112-2128 W Princeton Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,150
3449 N. Marks Avenue2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,200
Ashlan Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,225
3935 N Effie St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,250
1225 E Vassar Avenue1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Fresno, CA

As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Fresno area is the $1.47 price per square foot 3 x 2.5 Model at Maroa Court Apartments in the in the Hoover neighborhood starting from $2,455. The second greatest value West Fresno apartment is the 3x2 Model at Villa Sa Vini starting at $2,050 with a $1.51 price per square foot in the West Fresno neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Fresno apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Maroa Court Apartments3 x 2.53BR,2.5BA$1.47
Villa Sa Vini3x23BR,2BA$1.51
Papillon Apartment Homes3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.46
Riviera Apartments2Bed2Bath2BR,2BA$1.38
Sequoia Knolls2x2 down2BR,2BA$1.53
3749 N. Abby2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.25
246 N Effie St246 N Effie St #2482BR,1BA$1.24
3449 N. Marks Avenue2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.45
Sequoia Gardens Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.57
The Redwoods at Fresno1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.57

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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 West Fresno Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Fresno Apartment is $999 at 116 N Yosemite Ave.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Fresno is starting from $1,075 at 246 N Effie St.

What is the most affordable West Fresno Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap West Fresno Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Sequoia Knolls and starts from $1,695.

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