
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Western Fresno Neighborhood of Fresno, CA from $300 (133 Rentals)
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1324 N Farris Ave

Hotel Fresno

489 S Backer Ave

4864 E University Ave

1220 E Terrace Ave

Las Villas Apartments

Wishon Garden Apartments

204 W Dakota Ave, Unit 204-103

1340 N Linden Ave
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Colonia Del Sol Apartments

The Redwoods at Fresno

Bridges at Florence

541@South Tower & Cedar Heights

Sandstone Apartments

Cedar Gardens Apartments

Los Pinos

Sierra Gardens Apartments

Canyon Crest

Sycamore Heights
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Park View Mobile Home Park

Martin Luther King Square

Diamond Plaza Apartments

1360-1370 E Bulldog Ln

Cottonwood Apartment

Capri Nuevo Apartments

El Cazador

VILLAS AT MILLBROOK

Sunburst Apartments

La Granada Apartments
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Van Ness Flats

Vintage Court Apartments

Cedar Tree I and II Apartments

Las Casitas Retirement Village

Summer Hill Place

3840 N Fruit Ave

Sandpiper Point Apartments

Oak Tree

Parc Grove Commons

Casa Blanca Apartments
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Creekside Apartments

Park West Apartments

Courtyard Studios

2816 E Hammond Ave

Villa Sierra

Villa Bonita

Willow Court

Villa Capri Apartments

Kings Court Apartments

Geneva Village Apartments
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Western Fresno, Fresno, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Western Fresno?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Fresno Studio Apartments | $1,157 | $895 | $1,575 |
| Western Fresno 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,565 | $965 | $2,500 |
| Western Fresno 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,811 | $500 | $3,806 |
| Western Fresno 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,305 | $825 | $10,000+ |
| Western Fresno 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,497 | $750 | $2,800 |
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There are currently 133 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Western Fresno Neighborhood of Fresno, CA.
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Cheapest Available Western Fresno Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Western Fresno area of Fresno, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at University Place priced from $500. The Willows has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $823. Here are the most affordable Western Fresno apartments for rent in Fresno, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Place | Shared Room | 2BR,1BA | $500 |
| The Willows | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $823 |
| Hotel Fresno | 1 BR / 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $965 |
| Las Villas Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Summerset Village Apartments | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| 1340 N Linden Ave | Studio + Bonus Room | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| Lakeland Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| Sunset Sands | 1x1 Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,085 |
| 210 N. C Street | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,087 |
| 4550-4596 E Sierra Madre Ave | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Western Fresno, CA
As of July 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Western Fresno area is the $0.77 price per square foot Private Suite w/ Private bath in a 2x2.5 Townhome Model at Copper Beech Town Homes in the in the East Fresno neighborhood starting from $995. The second greatest value Western Fresno apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Vista Del Sol Apartments starting at $1,800 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the Mariposa neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Western Fresno apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Beech Town Homes | Private Suite w/ Private bath in a 2x2.5 Townhome | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.77 |
| Vista Del Sol Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
| Cobblestone Village | 2 Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.36 |
| 2325 E Shaw Ave | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Riviera Apartments | 2Bed2Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
| Iron Bird Lofts | Iron Bird Lofts 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| The Willows | 3 Beds, 2 baths | 3BR,2BA | $1.08 |
| 3312 - 3318 E. Sierra Madre Ave (Loren) | 2/1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.27 |
| 4538 E Hamilton | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| The Redwoods at Fresno | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Western Fresno Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Western Fresno?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Western Fresno is at Las Villas Apartments listed at $995.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Western Fresno Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Western Fresno Apartment is $965 at Hotel Fresno.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Western Fresno Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Western Fresno is starting from $500 at University Place.
What is the most affordable Western Fresno Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Western Fresno Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Willows and starts from $939.
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