The Mural District Lofts
1740 Van Ness Ave,
Fresno, CA 93721
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Tree-lined streets, vintage-style homes, and apartment buildings make up the historic Lowell neighborhood, a diverse community in the heart of Fresno. Located two miles from the city center of Downtown Fresno and in close proximity to the intersection of Highway 99 and 180, Lowell residents can easily commute to the city center while enjoying the small-town feel the community provides.
Developed in 1884 as one of Fresno’s pioneer neighborhoods, Lowell exhibits a true sense of community and has homes dating back to that time. The neighborhood association hosts a variety of local events that include block parties, community garden parties, and art fairs.
Residents often head to East Olive Avenue to pick up groceries or grab a bite to eat. International grocers and small markets reside in the area, so it’s easy to find just what you’re looking for. Feast on homemade, gourmet tamales at Casa de Tamales, or enjoy a hot cup of Joe at Mia Cuppa Caffe.
As of September 2025, the average apartment rent in Lowell is $880 for a studio, $750 for one bedroom, $862 for two bedrooms, and $1,208 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lowell has increased by 2.0% in the past year.
Studio
339 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$880/month
Average Rent
1 BR
521 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$750/month
Average Rent
2 BR
639 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$862/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,047 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,208/month
Average Rent
Very Walkable
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If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Very Bikeable
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This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
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† 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.
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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 September 2025.