
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Fresno County, CA from $300 (144 Rentals)
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University Place

The Willows

1220 Academy Ave

Hotel Fresno

489 S Backer Ave

Las Villas Apartments

202-244 W Shields Ave

Wishon Garden Apartments

1340 N Linden Ave
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1310-1314 P St

Brooks Apartments

1220 E Terrace Ave

2132-2136 E Peralta Wy

Colonia Del Sol Apartments

Coaling Station B

Ashbrier and Sandalwood

The Redwoods at Fresno

Villas del Norte Apartments

Bridges at Florence
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541@South Tower & Cedar Heights

Sandstone Apartments

Reedley Family

Cedar Gardens Apartments

The Village at Mendota

Orchard Village Apartments

La Amistad Apartments

Los Pinos

Valle Verde Apartments

Sierra Gardens Apartments
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Canyon Crest

Riverwood Apartments

Sycamore Heights

Park View Mobile Home Park

Martin Luther King Square

Diamond Plaza Apartments

1360-1370 E Bulldog Ln

Cottonwood Apartment

Biola Village

Capri Nuevo Apartments
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VILLAS AT MILLBROOK

Sunburst Apartments

Carmella Arms Apartments

Van Ness Flats

Vintage Court Apartments

La Granada Apartments

Las Casitas Retirement Village

Cedar Tree I and II Apartments

Cordova Apartments
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Fresno County, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fresno County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno County Studio Apartments | $1,146 | $790 | $1,575 |
| Fresno County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,570 | $495 | $2,400 |
| Fresno County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,781 | $500 | $3,806 |
| Fresno County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,205 | $685 | $3,151 |
| Fresno County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,510 | $750 | $2,840 |
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Cheapest Available Fresno County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Fresno County, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Palmer Villas Apartments priced from $495. University Place in the Hoover neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $500. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fresno County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmer Villas Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $495 |
| University Place | Shared Room | 2BR,1BA | $500 |
| VILLAS AT MILLBROOK | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $685 |
| The Willows | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $823 |
| Villa Escondido | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $925 |
| 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 |
| 202-244 W Shields Ave | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| 1340 N Linden Ave | Studio + Bonus Room | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fresno County, CA
As of June 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fresno County area is the $1.36 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Cobblestone Village in the in the West Fresno neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Fresno County apartment is the 2 Bed 1.5 Model at Sunset Gardens Townhomes starting at $1,595 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Roosevelt neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fresno County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cobblestone Village | 2 Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.36 |
| Sunset Gardens Townhomes | 2 Bed 1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.33 |
| 2325 E Shaw Ave | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| 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 |
| Palmer Villas Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.58 |
| Coaling Station B | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Villa Escondido | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.13 |
| VILLAS AT MILLBROOK | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fresno County Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Fresno County?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Fresno County is at Las Villas Apartments listed at $995.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Fresno County Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fresno County Apartment is $495 at Palmer Villas Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Fresno County Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Fresno County is starting from $500 at University Place.
What is the most affordable Fresno County Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Fresno County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Palmer Villas Apartments and starts from $685.
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