
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Western Fresno Neighborhood of Fresno, CA from $300 (136 Rentals)
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911 N Van Ness Ave

2538-2544 E Illinois Ave

Hotel Fresno

The Mural District Lofts

4864 E University Ave

436-442 N Effie St.

Welcome Home to Windemere!

1340 N Linden Ave

246 N Effie St
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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

1360-1370 E Bulldog Ln

Diamond Plaza Apartments

Cottonwood Apartment

Capri Nuevo Apartments

El Cazador

VILLAS AT MILLBROOK

Van Ness Flats

Vintage Court Apartments
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La Granada 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

Creekside Apartments
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Park West Apartments

Courtyard Studios

2816 E Hammond Ave

Villa Sierra

Villa Bonita

Willow Court

Villa Capri Apartments

Kings Court Apartments

Geneva Village Apartments

Teakwood Gardens 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 | $1,180 | $900 | $1,460 |
| Western Fresno 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,538 | $965 | $2,400 |
| Western Fresno 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,842 | $500 | $10,000+ |
| Western Fresno 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,183 | $825 | $3,220 |
| Western Fresno 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,339 | $750 | $2,750 |
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There are currently 136 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. VILLAS AT MILLBROOK has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $810. 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 |
| VILLAS AT MILLBROOK | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $810 |
| The Willows | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $823 |
| Sequoia Knolls | 2x1 LI | 2BR,1BA | $870 |
| Hotel Fresno | 1 BR / 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $965 |
| Welcome Home to Windemere! | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $997 |
| 116 N Yosemite Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Summerset Village Apartments | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| Lakeland Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| 246 N Effie St | 246 N Effie St #248 | 2BR,1BA | $1,075 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Western Fresno, CA
As of August 18, 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 |
| 2325 E Shaw Ave | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Kingsburg Villas | Cambridge | 3BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| Riviera Apartments | 2Bed2Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
| 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 |
| 246 N Effie St | 246 N Effie St #248 | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| 4538 E Hamilton | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| VILLAS AT MILLBROOK | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Western Fresno Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Western Fresno?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Western Fresno is under $1,075.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Western Fresno?
The cheapest apartment in Western Fresno is Hotel Fresno which is listed at $965, while the average apartment in Western Fresno costs $1,680.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Western 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 45 regular apartments in Western 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 Western Fresno?
Cheap apartments in Western Fresno have an average cost of $233 which is $1,447 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Western Fresno.
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