Cheap Apartments for Rent near Malaga, CA from $965 (27 Rentals)

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Malaga, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Malaga Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Malaga, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Hotel Fresno in the Central Fresno neighborhood priced from $965. 246 N Effie St in the West Fresno neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,075. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Malaga apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hotel Fresno1 BR / 1 BA1BR,1BA$965
246 N Effie St246 N Effie St #2482BR,1BA$1,075
Le Fontaine1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,106
Ashbrier and SandalwoodStudioStudio,1BA$1,115
4538 E Hamilton2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,150
Sierra Village ApartmentsUpstairs 2x12BR,1BA$1,250
Merit Manor1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,275
Maple Grove1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,347
The LedePlan EStudio,1BA$1,350
Eastview Apartments2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Malaga, CA and Nearby

As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Malaga area is the $1.52 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at The Heathers in the in the McLane neighborhood starting from $1,825. The second greatest value Malaga apartment is the 3BR/1.0BA Model at Fresno Sweet Homes starting at $1,525 with a $1.51 price per square foot in the McLane neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Malaga apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Heathers3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.52
Fresno Sweet Homes3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$1.51
Sierra Village ApartmentsDownstairs 2x12BR,1BA$1.40
B Street Apartments2 BD 2 BA2BR,2BA$1.60
Torrey Ridge2x1A2BR,1BA$1.69
Eastview Apartments2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$1.50
246 N Effie St246 N Effie St #2482BR,1BA$1.24
Hotel Fresno2 BR / 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.57
4538 E Hamilton2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.39
Le Fontaine1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.70

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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 Malaga Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Malaga?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Malaga is at Ashbrier and Sandalwood listed at $1,115.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Malaga Apartment is $965 at Hotel Fresno.

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

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

What is the most affordable Malaga Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Malaga Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Fresno Sweet Homes and starts from $1,525.

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