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Brooks Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brooks Apartments

1510 N Brooks AveFresno, CA 93728
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Fulton Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fulton Village

1759 Fulton StFresno, CA 93721
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134 N Poplar Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

134 N Poplar Ave

134 N Poplar AveFresno, CA 93701

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Helm, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Helm Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Helm, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Palmer Villas Apartments priced from $495. Hotel Fresno in the Central Fresno neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $965. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Helm apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Palmer Villas Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$495
Hotel Fresno1 BR / 1 BA1BR,1BA$965
246 N Effie St246 N Effie St #2482BR,1BA$1,075
4538 E Hamilton2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,150
Villas del Norte ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,255
Golden MeadowsSunflower 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,303
Heritage ApartmentsMiddle Unit2BR,1BA$1,314
Maple Grove1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,347
The LedePlan EStudio,1BA$1,350
Heron Pointe Apartments & Townhomes1X11BR,1BA$1,355

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Helm, CA and Nearby

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Helm area is the $1.45 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Bridgewood Crossing in the in the West Fresno neighborhood starting from $1,735. The second greatest value Helm apartment is the Iron Bird Lofts 1 Bedroom Model at Iron Bird Lofts starting at $1,505 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the West Fresno neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Helm apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bridgewood Crossing3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.45
Iron Bird LoftsIron Bird Lofts 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.37
B Street Apartments2 BD 2 BA2BR,2BA$1.60
Heritage ApartmentsCorner Unit2BR,1BA$1.57
Tanglewood ApartmentsNew building w/ WD included2BR,1BA$1.68
Courtyard at Central Park Apartments2x1 A2BR,1BA$1.61
246 N Effie St246 N Effie St #2482BR,1BA$1.24
Hotel Fresno2 BR / 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.57
Palmer Villas Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.58
4538 E Hamilton2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.39

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Helm Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Helm Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Helm Apartment is $495 at Palmer Villas Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Helm Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Helm is starting from $1,075 at 246 N Effie St.

What is the most affordable Helm Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Helm Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Hotel Fresno and starts from $1,543.

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