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

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Los Pinos
1 Bedroom Apartments

Los Pinos

103 N Fulton StFresno, CA 93701
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Van Ness Flats
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Van Ness Flats

1822 Van Ness AveFresno, CA 93721
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Courtyard Studios
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Courtyard Studios

1102 E Divisadero StFresno, CA 93721

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Broadway Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Broadway Lofts

1625 Broadway StFresno, CA 93721
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1743 at Crichton
1 Bedroom Apartments

1743 at Crichton

1743 L StFresno, CA 93721
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Central Fresno, Fresno, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lockwood Arms Apartments1 BED1BR,1BA$900
Palm Garden ApartmentsOne Bed/One Bath1BR,1BA$1,195
The LedePlan EStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
0037fulful2x2.5, 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath (1613 SF) -Small L/W2BR,2.5BA$1.35
Iron Bird LoftsIron Bird Lofts 2 Bedroom Plan A2BR,1BA$1.61
2024 N Cedar Ave3-Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.63
North Fruit ApartmentsApt UPSTAIRS2BR,1BA$1.33
La Casa Elegante3BD/2BB3BR,2BA$1.80
Cedar Heights Apartments2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.76
Vagabond LoftsVagabond Lofts Plan CC1BR,1BA$2.05
Las Palmas Apartments1 BR / 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.82
Maple Grove1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.97
Lockwood Arms Apartments1 BED1BR,1BA$1.38

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central Fresno, Fresno, CA

Ranked #23

Among neighborhoods in Fresno, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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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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