Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Fresno Neighborhood of Fresno, CA from $300 (5 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 | $1,225 | $1,225 | $1,225 |
Central Fresno 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,368 | $1,150 | $1,685 |
Central Fresno 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,685 | $1,250 | $3,250 |
Central Fresno 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,694 | $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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Palm Garden Apartments | One Bed/One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Cedar Heights Apartments | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
The Lede | Plan E | Studio,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 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 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
2024 N Cedar Ave | 3-Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.63 |
Sierra Village Apartments | Downstairs 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
North Fruit Apartments | Apt downstairs with Patio | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
La Casa Elegante | 3BD/2BB | 3BR,2BA | $1.80 |
Las Palmas Apartments | 2 BR / 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
Cedar Heights Apartments | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.76 |
Vagabond Lofts | Vagabond Lofts Plan CC | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
Maple Grove | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
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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.
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