Cheap Apartments for Rent in Fresno County, CA from $300 (135 Rentals)

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Bridges at Florence
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bridges at Florence

649 E Florence AveFresno, CA 93706
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Reedley Family
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Reedley Family

1110 S I StReedley, CA 93654
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Palmer Heights
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Palmer Heights

35820 S Lassen AveHuron, CA 93234

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La Amistad Apartments
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

La Amistad Apartments

300 Rios AveMendota, CA 93640
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Los Pinos
1 Bedroom Apartments

Los Pinos

103 N Fulton StFresno, CA 93701
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Canyon Crest
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Canyon Crest

3033 E Platt AveFresno, CA 93721
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Sycamore Heights
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sycamore Heights

4630 E Shields AveFresno, CA 93726
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College Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

College Apartments

4550-4596 E Sierra Madre AveFresno, CA 93726
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1360-1370 E Bulldog Ln
2 Bedroom Apartments

1360-1370 E Bulldog Ln

1360-1370 E Bulldog LnFresno, CA 93710
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Cottonwood Apartment
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cottonwood Apartment

5244 E Tulare AveFresno, CA 93727
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Biola Village
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Biola Village

4960-4962 N 3rd StKerman, CA 93630
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Capri Nuevo Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Capri Nuevo Apartments

4555 E Shields AveFresno, CA 93726
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El Cazador
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

El Cazador

4851 N Cedar AveFresno, CA 93726
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VILLAS AT MILLBROOK
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

VILLAS AT MILLBROOK

3302-3398 N Millbrook AveFresno, CA 93726
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Sunburst Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunburst Apartments

4294 N Hughes AveFresno, CA 93705
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Van Ness Flats
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Van Ness Flats

1822 Van Ness AveFresno, CA 93721

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Vintage Court Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vintage Court Apartments

3015-3051 N Sierra Vista AveFresno, CA 93703
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La Granada Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

La Granada Apartments

5625 E Balch AveFresno, CA 93727
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Summer Hill Place
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Summer Hill Place

2150 S Elm AveFresno, CA 93706
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Park Villa Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Villa Apartments

361 W Santa Ana AveClovis, CA 93612
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3840 N Fruit Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3840 N Fruit Ave

3840 N Fruit AveFresno, CA 93705
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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Palmer Villas Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$495
University PlaceShared Room2BR,1BA$500
VILLAS AT MILLBROOK1x11BR,1BA$685
2816 E Hammond AveBeautiful New FloorsStudio,1BA$790
The Willows2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$823
3065 E Weldon Ave1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$900
Brooks Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,050
Summerset Village Apartments0x1Studio,1BA$1,075
Sunny Gate ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$1,092
Coaling Station B2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fresno County, CA

As of March 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fresno County area is the $1.41 price per square foot 3 Bed x 2 Bath Model at Del Rio Apartments in the in the Los Laureles neighborhood starting from $1,895. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Del Rio Apartments3 Bed x 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.41
Cobblestone Village2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,2.5BA$1.36
Westwood3 Bed 2 Bath Renovated3BR,2BA$1.28
The Willows3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.08
Sierra Village ApartmentsDownstairs 2x12BR,1BA$1.40
North Fruit ApartmentsApt UPSTAIRS2BR,1BA$1.33
3065 E Weldon Ave1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.01
Palmer Villas Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.58
Coaling Station B2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.33
VILLAS AT MILLBROOK1x11BR,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 $1,100.

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 $3,395.

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 48 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 $354 which is $3,041 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fresno County.

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