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

Zaninovich Village

The Willows

1324 N Farris Ave

Hotel Fresno

489 S Backer Ave

The Mural District Lofts

Las Villas Apartments

1321 E San Bruno Ave, Unit C
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1340 N Linden Ave

246 N Effie St

Colonia Del Sol Apartments

563 W Alamos Ave

1107-1141 E McKenzie Ave

Coaling Station B

Bridges at Florence

541@South Tower & Cedar Heights

Sandstone Apartments

Reedley Family
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The Village at Mendota

Cedar Gardens Apartments

Orchard Village Apartments

Los Pinos

Valle Verde Apartments

Sierra Gardens Apartments

Canyon Crest

Riverwood Apartments

Sycamore Heights

Park View Mobile Home Park
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Martin Luther King Square

Diamond Plaza Apartments

1360-1370 E Bulldog Ln

Cottonwood Apartment

Biola Village

Capri Nuevo Apartments

El Cazador

VILLAS AT MILLBROOK

Sunburst Apartments

Carmella Arms Apartments
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Vintage Court Apartments

La Granada Apartments

Las Casitas Retirement Village

Cedar Tree I and II Apartments

Cordova Apartments

Summer Hill Place

Park Villa Apartments

Huron Villas Apartments

Sandpiper Point 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 | $1,167 | $895 | $1,575 |
| Fresno County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,542 | $495 | $2,500 |
| Fresno County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,799 | $500 | $3,806 |
| Fresno County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,175 | $685 | $4,200 |
| Fresno County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,269 | $750 | $2,700 |
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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 |
| 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 |
| 246 N Effie St | 246 N Effie St #248 | 2BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| Sunset Sands | 1x1 Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,085 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fresno County, CA
As of July 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fresno County 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 Fresno County 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 Fresno County 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 |
| 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 |
| 246 N Effie St | 246 N Effie St #248 | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Palmer Villas Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.58 |
| 4538 E Hamilton | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| VILLAS AT MILLBROOK | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fresno County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Fresno County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fresno County is under $1,085.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fresno County?
The cheapest apartment in Fresno County is Palmer Villas Apartments which is listed at $495, while the average apartment in Fresno County costs $2,950.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fresno County?
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 52 regular apartments in Fresno County 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 Fresno County?
Cheap apartments in Fresno County have an average cost of $257 which is $2,693 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fresno County.
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