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Maple Leaf Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Maple Leaf Apartments

7150 N Maple AveFresno, CA 93720
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Cottonwood Grove
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cottonwood Grove

732 N Clovis AveClovis, CA 93611
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Tempranillo
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tempranillo

2445 E Copper AveClovis, CA 93619

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South Coast Metro, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Coast Metro Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in South Coast Metro, CA is a Studio unit found at Creek Park Village 55+ Senior Community in the Ladera Ranch neighborhood priced from $1,250. Minnewawa Apartments in the Ladera Ranch neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,320. Here is today’s list of the most affordable South Coast Metro apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Creek Park Village 55+ Senior CommunityStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Minnewawa Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,320
Scottsmen TooDavenport1BR,1BA$1,358
Dominion HeightsHampton2BR,2BA$1,866
CascadesPonderosa2BR,2BA$1,896
Nees Park Villas2 Bedroom 1.5 Baths2BR,1BA$1,910
Le Provence at the DominionDegas, Upstairs1BR,1BA$1,912
CotswoldsEton, Upstairs2BR,2BA$1,981
The Villas at Ellis ManorCodeciera2BR,1BA$2,151
Birch Court2 Bed 2 Bath Townhouse2BR,2BA$2,170

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Coast Metro, CA and Nearby

As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Coast Metro area is the $1.56 price per square foot Santa Teresa Model at Dominion Courtyard Villas in the in the Woodward Park neighborhood starting from $2,509. The second greatest value South Coast Metro apartment is the Plan 32A Model at Portola Plaza starting at $2,691 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the Outer Western Suburban Fresno neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Coast Metro apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Dominion Courtyard VillasSanta Teresa3BR,2.5BA$1.56
Portola PlazaPlan 32A3BR,2.5BA$1.67
Parador Town Homes3 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom3BR,2.5BA$1.68
Dolce Vita Luxury Apartments3X2E Portofino3BR,2BA$1.68
Marbella ApartmentsVilla La Costa, Upstairs3BR,2BA$1.68
The Palms Apartments2/22BR,2BA$1.96
Birch Court2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.78
Nees Park Villas2 Bedroom 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$1.74
Dominion HeightsHampton2BR,2BA$1.94
Minnewawa Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.89

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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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 South Coast Metro Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Coast Metro Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Coast Metro Apartment is $1,320 at Minnewawa Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Coast Metro Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Coast Metro is starting from $1,500 at Scottsmen Too.

What is the most affordable South Coast Metro Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Coast Metro Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Marbella Apartments and starts from $2,393.

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