202-244 W Shields Ave
202-244 W Shields Ave,
Fresno, CA 93705
$1,000 - $1,595
1-2 Beds
Maroa
Fresno, CA
Maroa - Fresno, CA Area Guide
The holidays are hip and happening in Fresno’s festive college town
Suburban
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Festive
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Welcoming
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Commuter-Friendly
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College Town
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A quaint suburban sector of the city of Fresno, Maroa is a welcoming neighborhood known for its Christmas Tree Lane, a Fresno tradition for nearly a century! This two-mile stretch is filled with hundreds of lit trees and homes decorated for the holidays. It’s a real treat for residents and visitors alike. Maroa is the home of Fresno City College, as well as quality public schools such as Fresno High School.
Maroa is near Highways 41, 180, and 99, so commuting won’t be an issue if you choose to rent in this neighborhood, especially with its unbeatable proximity to Downtown Fresno just three miles south of town. And if you’re a frequent flyer, you’ll love the four-mile commute to the Fresno Yosemite International Airport. Enjoy local attractions nearby such as the Fresno Chaffee Zoo and California State University of Fresno, along with local treasures in Maroa like Ampersand Ice Cream, a family-owned parlor known for its delicious flavors and trendy atmosphere.
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Maroa is $949 for a studio, $798 for one bedroom, $953 for two bedrooms, and $1,573 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Maroa has increased by 1.1% in the past year.
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Studio
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460 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$949/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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651 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$798/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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922 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$953/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,179 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,573/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Maroa - Fresno, CA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Maroa - Fresno, CA offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk
Groceries
60
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
60
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
50
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
60
/ 100
Recreation
Recreation options in Maroa - Fresno, CA are limited, so staying active may require more planning.
Moderate Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
50
/ 100
Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
30
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Maroa - Fresno, CA from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
20
/ 100
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
20
/ 100
Extremely Noisy
Quiet Score
10
/ 100
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Points of Interest
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.