Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Fresno Neighborhood of Fresno, CA from $300 (5 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

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 Palm Garden Apartments priced from $1,150. Cedar Heights Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable Central Fresno apartments for rent in Fresno, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Palm Garden ApartmentsOne Bed/One Bath1BR,1BA$1,150
Cedar Heights Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200
The LedePlan EStudio,1BA$1,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Fresno, CA

As of April 13, 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 1 Bedroom Model at Iron Bird Lofts starting at $1,685 with a $1.54 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 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.54
2024 N Cedar Ave3-Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.63
Sierra Village ApartmentsDownstairs 2x12BR,1BA$1.30
North Fruit ApartmentsApt downstairs with Patio2BR,1BA$1.52
La Casa Elegante3BD/2BB3BR,2BA$1.80
Las Palmas Apartments2 BR / 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.73
Cedar Heights Apartments2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.76
Vagabond LoftsVagabond Lofts Plan CC1BR,1BA$1.99
Maple Grove1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.97

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central Fresno, Fresno, CA

Ranked #28

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

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3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Fresno Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Fresno?

The cheapest apartment in Central Fresno is Palm Garden Apartments which is listed at $1,150, while the average apartment in Central Fresno costs $1,725.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central Fresno?

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 2 regular apartments in Central Fresno 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 Central Fresno?

Cheap apartments in Central Fresno have an average cost of $171 which is $1,554 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Fresno.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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