The Lede
1560 Fulton St,
Fresno, CA 93721
$1,350 - $3,250
Studio - 2 Beds
Downtown Fresno
Fresno, CA
Downtown Fresno - Fresno, CA Area Guide
Incredible options in Fresno’s entertainment hub
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Home to the largest collection of Fresno’s historic buildings, entertainment options, and attractions, Downtown Fresno is a distillation of everything residents love about this charming Californian city. Downtown Fresno encompasses a vibrant array of neighborhoods and districts, each offering something different. The incredible artwork of the Cultural Arts District neighbors the burgeoning culinary scene in Chinatown, both of them just minutes away from Chuckchansi Park where the Grizzlies play.
It's easy to explore all the historic sites and architecture around Downtown Fresno thanks to the area’s walkability. The Interstates that surround the area make a commute or a road trip easy, but thankfully Fresno’s expanding job market means you can find there are a large number of employers just minutes from a downtown apartment.
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Downtown Fresno is $958 for a studio, $1,060 for one bedroom, $1,265 for two bedrooms, and $1,574 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Fresno has decreased by -0.3% in the past year.
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Studio
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416 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$958/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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636 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,060/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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915 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,265/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,200 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,574/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Downtown Fresno - Fresno, CA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Downtown Fresno - Fresno, CA offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk
Groceries
70
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
60
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
60
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
60
/ 100
Recreation
Downtown Fresno - Fresno, CA provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
60
/ 100
Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
30
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Downtown Fresno - Fresno, CA from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
30
/ 100
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
30
/ 100
Moderately Noisy
Quiet Score
50
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Chaffee Zoo
- Roeding Park
- Forestiere Underground Gardens
- Shinzen Japanese Garden
- Woodward Park
Airports
- Fresno Yosemite International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.