Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Western Suburban Fresno Neighborhood of Fresno, CA from $300 (288 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Western Suburban Fresno Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Western Suburban 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 Suburban Fresno apartments for rent in Fresno, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
University PlaceShared Room2BR,1BA$500
VILLAS AT MILLBROOK2x12BR,1BA$810
The Willows2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$823
Sequoia Knolls2x1 LI2BR,1BA$870
Hotel Fresno1 BR / 1 BA1BR,1BA$965
Welcome Home to Windemere!2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$997
116 N Yosemite Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$999
Summerset Village Apartments0x1Studio,1BA$1,000
246 N Effie St246 N Effie St #2482BR,1BA$1,075
4550-4596 E Sierra Madre Ave1/11BR,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Western Suburban Fresno, CA

As of August 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Western Suburban 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 Suburban Fresno apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at 2325 E Shaw Ave starting at $1,450 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Hoover neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Western Suburban Fresno apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Copper Beech Town HomesPrivate Suite w/ Private bath in a 2x2.5 Townhome2BR,2.5BA$0.77
2325 E Shaw Ave2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.32
Riviera Apartments2Bed2Bath2BR,2BA$1.38
The Willows3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.08
3312 - 3318 E. Sierra Madre Ave (Loren)2/1.52BR,1.5BA$1.27
Sierra Village ApartmentsDownstairs 2x12BR,1BA$1.40
1215-1237 Minnewawa Ave2 Bed - 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.43
246 N Effie St246 N Effie St #2482BR,1BA$1.24
4538 E Hamilton2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.39
VILLAS AT MILLBROOK2x12BR,1BA$1.15

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States including Western Suburban Fresno, Fresno, and the greater Fresno area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Western Suburban Fresno Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Western Suburban Fresno?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Western Suburban Fresno is under $1,095.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Western Suburban Fresno?

The cheapest apartment in Western Suburban Fresno is Hotel Fresno which is listed at $965, while the average apartment in Western Suburban Fresno costs $1,615.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Western Suburban 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 34 regular apartments in Western Suburban 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 Suburban Fresno?

Cheap apartments in Western Suburban Fresno have an average cost of $375 which is $1,240 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Western Suburban Fresno.

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