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Goshen Village
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Goshen Village

30940 Road 72Visalia, CA 93291
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Giant Sequoia Village
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Giant Sequoia Village

615 S Demaree StVisalia, CA 93277
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Sierra Gardens Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sierra Gardens Apartments

3321-3347 W Hillsdale DrVisalia, CA 93291
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Westfield Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Westfield Apartments

300 N Westfield StVisalia, CA 93291
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Casa Del Rio
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Del Rio

1418 S Crowe StVisalia, CA 93277
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Oak Tree Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Tree Apartments

525 S Demaree StVisalia, CA 93277
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Timberline Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Timberline Apartments

233 W Tulare AveVisalia, CA 93277
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718 N Floral St
2 Bedroom Apartments

718 N Floral St

718 N Floral StVisalia, CA 93291
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Visalia, CA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Visalia, CA

Pricing Updated: 05/25/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Visalia, CA area range in price from $1,295 to $2,569 with an overall median price of $1,998. The three Visalia neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Fairview at Ashley Grove at $1,495, Northeast District at $1,425, and Park Place at $1,425. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Visalia Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Fairview at Ashley Grove$1,795$1,4953
Northeast District$1,822$1,42511
Park Place$1,822$1,42511
Central Visalia$1,897$1,4954
Mooney$1,941$1,29522
East Visalia$1,950$1,39526
Outer Visalia$1,950$1,29589
Downtown Visalia$2,000$1,29512
West Visalia$2,130$1,2957
The Villas at Avalon$2,225$1,29561

Cheapest Available Visalia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Visalia, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Hillsdale Terrace West in the The Villas @ Bella Sera neighborhood priced from $1,295. Mission Villa Town Homes in the The Villas @ Bella Sera neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Visalia apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hillsdale Terrace West2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,295
Mission Villa Town Homes2BR/1.5BA2BR,1BA$1,300
Four Creeks1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,425
The Arbors2 bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,445
Summerfield Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,450
Caldwell Village Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,495
Oak View Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,534
Burgundy House ApartmentsC2BR,1BA$1,540
Villas at Lovers Lane1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Upstairs1BR,1BA$1,595
Sequoia Vista ApartmentsLaurel2BR,1BA$1,645

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Visalia, CA

As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Visalia area is the $1.73 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Vintage Visalia in the in the The Villas at Avalon neighborhood starting from $2,090. The second greatest value Visalia apartment is the 2 Bedroom 22A Model at The Reserve at Ritchie Ranch starting at $2,225 with a $1.91 price per square foot in the The Villas @ Bella Sera neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Visalia apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Vintage Visalia3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.73
The Reserve at Ritchie Ranch2 Bedroom 22A2BR,2BA$1.91
Hillsdale Terrace West2+22BR,2BA$1.47
Burgundy House ApartmentsC2BR,1BA$1.61
Mission Villa Town Homes2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.46
Four Creeks1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.65
Sequoia Vista ApartmentsLaurel2BR,1BA$1.93
The Arbors2 bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.70
Summerfield Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.71
Montecito Apartment HomesSan Ysidro1BR,1BA$2.17

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Visalia Overview

Located in the heart of California’s San Joaquin Valley, Visalia is a neat little town that has a small hometown feeling. Rich in diversity and culture, Visalia boasts beautiful homes and great shopping opportunities. In a nutshell, Visalia is a fun little city with plenty of things to keep you occupied.

Why live in Visalia, CA?

You may be wondering, “Why should I choose to live in Visalia?” Well, there are many reasons why living in this small town just makes sense. It combines big-city amenities with that small-town feeling. Secondly, Visalia’s buildings have character, as some of their buildings date back to the mid-late 1800’s. Last but not least, Visalia is located in close proximity to Sequoia National Park and Kings Canyon National Park, which are both ideal locations to connect to the great outdoors.

Visalia, CA
Population: 133,800

Ranked #206

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Visalia Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Visalia?

The cheapest apartment in Visalia is Four Creeks which is listed at $1,425, while the average apartment in Visalia costs $1,998.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Visalia?

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 22 regular apartments in Visalia 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 Visalia?

Cheap apartments in Visalia have an average cost of $373 which is $1,625 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Visalia.

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