
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Fresno County, CA from $300 (142 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Fresno County.


University Place

2816 E Hammond Ave

The Willows

Zaninovich Village

Hotel Fresno

Las Villas Apartments

202-244 W Shields Ave

3255 Mayfair Blvd

204 W Dakota Ave, Unit 204-108
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Brooks Apartments

4675 N Howard Ave

1220 E Terrace Ave

Villas del Norte Apartments

Colonia Del Sol Apartments

Coaling Station B

Ashbrier and Sandalwood

Cedar Heights Apartments

Bridges at Florence

541@South Tower & Cedar Heights
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Sandstone Apartments

Reedley Family

Palmer Heights

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 | $1,162 | $790 | $1,575 |
| Fresno County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,561 | $495 | $2,324 |
| Fresno County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,828 | $500 | $3,806 |
| Fresno County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,179 | $685 | $3,331 |
| Fresno County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,556 | $830 | $2,800 |
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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 |
| 2816 E Hammond Ave | Beautiful New Floors | Studio,1BA | $790 |
| The Willows | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $823 |
| Villa Escondido | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $890 |
| Zaninovich Village | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $956 |
| 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 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fresno County, CA
As of April 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fresno County area is the $0.84 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 $1,095. The second greatest value Fresno County apartment is the 2 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Cobblestone Village starting at $1,750 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the West Fresno 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 | $0.84 |
| Cobblestone Village | 2 Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.36 |
| 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 |
| Villa Escondido | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.19 |
| Sierra Village Apartments | Downstairs 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Clovis Courtyard Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 1.5 bath, Upstairs | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Palmer Villas Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.58 |
| Coaling Station B | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| 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 $1,000.
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 $2,340.
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 44 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 $294 which is $2,046 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fresno County.
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