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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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Sunset Sands
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunset Sands

4585 E McKinley AveFresno, CA 93703

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Riverdale, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Riverdale Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Riverdale, 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 Riverdale 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
The Redwoods at Fresno1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,100
Ashbrier and SandalwoodStudioStudio,1BA$1,115
4538 E Hamilton2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,150
Greenwood Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,250
Sierra Village ApartmentsUpstairs 2x12BR,1BA$1,250
Sequoia Gardens Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,295
Villas del Norte ApartmentsOne Bedroom Large (DS)1BR,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverdale, CA and Nearby

As of August 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverdale 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 Riverdale apartment is the Cambridge Model at Kingsburg Villas starting at $1,495 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the Outer Eastern Suburban Fresno neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverdale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Heathers3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.52
Kingsburg VillasCambridge3BR,2BA$1.36
Fresno Sweet Homes3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$1.51
Sierra Village ApartmentsDownstairs 2x12BR,1BA$1.40
Heritage ApartmentsCorner Unit2BR,1BA$1.57
246 N Effie St246 N Effie St #2482BR,1BA$1.24
Palmer Villas Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.58
4538 E Hamilton2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.39
Sequoia Gardens Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.57
The Redwoods at Fresno1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.57

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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 Riverdale Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Riverdale?

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

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

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

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

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

What is the most affordable Riverdale Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Riverdale Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Kingsburg Villas and starts from $1,495.

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