Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Fresno Neighborhood of Fresno, CA from $300 (9 Rentals)
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Central Fresno, Fresno, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Fresno?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Central Fresno Studio Apartments | $1,331 | $1,225 | $1,500 |
Central Fresno 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,377 | $900 | $2,500 |
Central Fresno 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,699 | $1,300 | $3,250 |
Central Fresno 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,707 | $1,525 | $1,832 |
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Cheapest Available Central Fresno Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Fresno area of Fresno, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Lockwood Arms Apartments priced from $900. Palm Garden Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here are the most affordable Central Fresno apartments for rent in Fresno, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Lockwood Arms Apartments | 1 BED | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Palm Garden Apartments | One Bed/One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
The Lede | Plan E | Studio,1BA | $1,225 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Fresno, CA
As of May 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Fresno area is the $1.35 price per square foot ful2x2.5, 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath (1613 SF) -Small L/W Model at 0037ful in the in the Central Fresno neighborhood starting from $2,175. The second greatest value Central Fresno apartment is the Iron Bird Lofts 2 Bedroom Plan A Model at Iron Bird Lofts starting at $1,710 with a $1.61 price per square foot in the West Fresno neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Fresno apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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0037ful | ful2x2.5, 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath (1613 SF) -Small L/W | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.35 |
Iron Bird Lofts | Iron Bird Lofts 2 Bedroom Plan A | 2BR,1BA | $1.61 |
2024 N Cedar Ave | 3-Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.63 |
North Fruit Apartments | Apt UPSTAIRS | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
La Casa Elegante | 3BD/2BB | 3BR,2BA | $1.80 |
Cedar Heights Apartments | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.76 |
Vagabond Lofts | Vagabond Lofts Plan CC | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
Las Palmas Apartments | 1 BR / 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
Maple Grove | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
Lockwood Arms Apartments | 1 BED | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Fresno Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Fresno Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Fresno Apartment is $900 at Lockwood Arms Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Central Fresno Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central Fresno is starting from $1,300 at North Fruit Apartments.
What is the most affordable Central Fresno Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Central Fresno Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at La Casa Elegante and starts from $1,675.
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