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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Sparkling swimming pool
  • Gated community
  • Bbq area
  • 24-hour on-site laundry
  • 24-hour emergency maintenance hotline
  • On-site conveniences

Location

4949 N Gearhart Ave, Fresno, CA 93726, USA
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Management

El Cortez Apartments

Leasing office

(559) 225-5334

Property Overview

El Cortez offers strong value with an excellent amenities package, a highly convenient location, and a solid overall rating that suggests good balance across price, features, and trustworthiness. It stands out for its sparkling swimming pool, gated community, BBQ area, 24-hour on-site laundry, emergency maintenance hotline, and nearby conveniences, while the photo count and walkable, lively surroundings add to its appeal.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.8
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, El Cortez is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, El Cortez has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • Dishwasher
  • Images Available

Great for

  • Pet owners
  • Social life

Floor plans

2x1 Upstairs2 bed1 bath875 sqft$1,250 /mo1 unit availableDiscover this well-maintained 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment in Fresno, CA, located within a gated community offering on-site conveniences and responsive management. Residents have access to a sparkling swimming pool, BBQ area with picnic seating, and 24-hour on-site laundry. The property includes security cameras, pest control service, an on-site community manager, and a 24-hour emergency maintenance hotline. Pet-friendly accommodations are available (restrictions apply; pet rent required). Ideal for those seeking a secure, amenity-focused living environment.
2x1 Downstairs2 bed1 bath875 sqft$1,250 /mo1 unit availableDiscover this well-maintained 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment in Fresno, CA, located within a gated community offering on-site conveniences and responsive management. Residents have access to a sparkling swimming pool, BBQ area with picnic seating, and 24-hour on-site laundry. The property includes security cameras, pest control service, an on-site community manager, and a 24-hour emergency maintenance hotline. Pet-friendly accommodations are available (restrictions apply; pet rent required). Ideal for those seeking a secure, amenity-focused living environment.

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Amenities for El Cortez

Apartment Amenities

BalconyWater

Appliances

DishwasherElectric Stove
RangeRefrigerator

Building

Cats OKControlled Access
Dogs OKOnsite Laundry
Security CamerasSewer

Grounds

Assigned ParkingOutdoor Space
Private Back Patio AreaSparkling Swimming Pool
Swimming Pool

Services

GarbageOn-Site Management
Onsite Community Manager

Other

Pest Control Provided
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Parking Policy

Assigned Parking

Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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Building details

Property details

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About El Cortez

HomeApartments in Fresno El Cortez

Discover this well-maintained 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment in Fresno, CA, located within a gated community offering on-site conveniences and responsive management. Residents have access to a sparkling swimming pool, BBQ area with picnic seating, and 24-hour on-site laundry. The property includes security cameras, pest control service, an on-site community manager, and a 24-hour emergency maintenance hotline. Pet-friendly accommodations are available (restrictions apply; pet rent required). Ideal for those seeking a secure, amenity-focused living environment.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.8
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, El Cortez is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, El Cortez has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated El Cortez
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
El Cortez offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·10A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
El Cortez stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks—pets allowed—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
El Cortez is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While El Cortez does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
El Cortez provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

El Cortez is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 1 pet hospital in the area
  • 1 pet supply store near the property

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • This community has public spaces on site, like fitness centers or pools
  • A bustling neighborhood
  • 102 restaurants within 1 mile of this property

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How El Cortez compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors
Pet friendly
This property allows pets

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Fresno

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at El Cortez to be 22% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Fresno.

Median rents as of Aug 1 2026.
Fresno
A table of studio rental data trends in Fresno
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$1,095
September 2024$1,092
October 2024$1,080
November 2024$1,002
December 2024$1,025
January 2025$1,031
February 2025$1,025
March 2025$1,025
April 2025$1,022
May 2025$1,010
June 2025$1,040
July 2025$1,112
August 2025$1,113
September 2025$1,043
October 2025$1,005
November 2025$1,020
December 2025$1,075
January 2026$1,093
February 2026$1,093
March 2026$1,095
April 2026$1,095
May 2026$1,057
June 2026$1,022
July 2026$998
August 2026$1,018

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 4949 N Gearhart Ave?

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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The general rule of thumb is to spend around 30% or less of your income on rent.
Recommended income

$50,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $50,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms median monthly rent price of $1,250.
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Schools near El Cortez

Thomas Elementary School

4444 n millbrook ave

fresno, CA, 93726

K-6Public
C

Addicott Elementary School

4784 e dayton ave

fresno, CA, 93726

K-8Public
B+

J.E. Young Academic Center

822 n abby st

fresno, CA, 93701

K-12Public
B-

Fresno County Special Education Local Area Plan

1111 van ness ave

fresno, CA, 93721

K-12Public

Virginia R. Boris Elementary School

7071 e clinton ave

fresno, CA, 93727

K-6Public
A-
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Getting around Fresno near 4949 N Gearhart Ave

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

4/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Transit

4/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 4949 N Gearhart Ave, Fresno

Groceries

9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk

Shopping

7/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

6/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Parks

5/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10
Some bars within walking distance

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