Apartments & Houses Near Fresno State

When To Start Searching For Fresno, CA Apartments and Houses For Rent

If you want to find the best off-campus housing at Fresno State University you’re going to want to start your search in late February or early March. Many students live at off-campus housing complexes a few blocks away from campus, so those would be a great place to start your search.  The number of housing searches in Fresno really starts to rise in the months of March and April. As the spring semester continues, housing fills up fast, so jump on it before you head off for spring break so you enjoy some fun in the sun without stressing about where you’re going to live. 

Cost Of Living Off-Campus In Fresno, CA

For rent in the state of California, rent averages in Fresno aren’t too shabby. If you prefer to live alone, a one-bedroom apartment, on average, is going to cost you nearly double the rent each month and let’s be real, the cost of rent will really determine what kind of Fresno State apartments you’re looking for.

If you want to save some cash each month, you’ll want to move in with a few roommates and make it work. Houses near the Fresno State campus are a bit more scarce than they are in towns that are more built around the colleges within them, but there are some houses for rent near Cal State Fresno if you search them out. In general, places with higher bedroom counts tend to go fast, so start your search early to ensure you have plenty of time to sort a lease out.

Here’s a breakdown of Fresno apartments and houses average rents per person, per bedroom:

• How much do 1 bedroom apartments near California State University - Fresno cost?
  The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Fresno, CA is $1,009.
• How much do 2 bedroom apartments near California State University - Fresno cost?
  The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Fresno, CA is $669.
• How much do 3 bedroom apartments near California State University - Fresno cost?
  The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Fresno, CA is $601.
• How much do 4 bedroom apartments near California State University - Fresno cost?
  The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Fresno, CA is $609.

Things To Do On & Off-Campus At Fresno State

On-campus, Fresno State students head to the University Student Union (USU) basement to shoot some pool, play some games in the arcade, and compete against each other in a few frames of Bulldog Bowl. The vast majority of students get involved in one of the hundreds of on-campus clubs from rugby to bachata dance, there’s something to interest everyone. Fresno students also enjoy attending the many events on campus like open-mic night, movie nights theater performances, and suiting up in their red and blue gear, and cheering on the Bulldogs at a sporting event! 

Head off-campus and explore the great city of Fresno! If you’re an outdoors lover, you’re in luck because Fresno has immaculate weather all year round and plenty of things to do to enjoy it. Spend a day at the Chaffee Zoo or stroll throughout the Shinzen Friendship Garden. Visit the Forestiere Underground Gardens, which is just what it sounds like - a collection of gardens that were built underground that attracts tourists from all over. And although the ocean isn’t super close (just under a three-hour drive) students do have Island Waterpark where they can go and cool off on a hot day. 

Highlights include:

• Play Bulldog Bowl
• Cheer on the Bulldogs at a sporting event
• Spend a day at Chaffee Zoo
• Visit the Forestiere Underground Gardens

Outdoors/Recreation at Cal State Fresno

Cal State Freno students have many ways to stay active all year long! Right on campus, all students have access to the Student Recreation Center. Here, students can take advantage of the workout facility and weight room, aquatics center, fitness studios and instructed classes, multiple sports courts, and so much more! If you’re looking for an adventure with fellow classmates then get involved in the Leadertrips program. This program arranges activities and some include outdoor hiking trips and ropes courses.

Fresno is filled with many parks and trails to take advantage of! Grab your friends toss a football around or hike the trails Shinzen Friendship Garden, the Fresno County Blossom Trail, or Roeding Park, just to name a few. If you have a weekend to spare, try and make the trek to famous Yosemite National Park for a weekend of camping and wilderness fun. It’s only about an hour and a half of a drive!