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Highlights

  • Centrally located
  • Onsite laundry room
  • Nearby restaurants

Location

1561 N Van Ness Ave, Fresno, CA 93728, USA|Tower District
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Management

Suite One Real Estate Services Inc. DBA Suite One Property Management

Leasing office

(559) 442-4141

Property Overview

1561 N Van Ness Ave presents a well-appointed studio apartment with a spacious layout and convenient onsite laundry facilities. It achieves an expert rating of 8.5 out of 10, reflecting its excellent price-value balance of 10, and strong amenities and location ratings of 9, highlighting its proximity to top-rated schools and key points of interest. Additionally, a trustworthiness rating of 7 suggests a reliable portrayal of the property, ensuring prospective renters can expect transparency and quality in their living experience.

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

Zumper Expert Rating

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, 1561 N Van Ness Ave is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 1561 N Van Ness Ave 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

  • High school nearby
  • Elementary school nearby
  • Laundry available on site

Floor plans

0BR/1.0BAStudio1 bath500 sqft$950 /mo1 unit availableStudio apartment for rent in the historic Nelson Building in Tower District, Fresno. This studio offers one bathroom and is located close to Fresno City College and nearby restaurants. The complex includes an onsite laundry room. With the benefit from security patrol for added peace of mind. Ideal for someone seeking a centrally located studio in a walkable neighborhood with local dining and campus accessibility.

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Amenities for 1561 N Van Ness Ave

Building

Laundry Room On-siteOnsite Laundry

Neighborhood

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

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One-time. Refundable.

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About 1561 N Van Ness Ave

HomeApartments in FresnoTower District 1561 N Van Ness Ave

Studio apartment for rent in the historic Nelson Building in Tower District, Fresno. This studio offers one bathroom and is located close to Fresno City College and nearby restaurants. The complex includes an onsite laundry room. With the benefit from security patrol for added peace of mind. Ideal for someone seeking a centrally located studio in a walkable neighborhood with local dining and campus accessibility.


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.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, 1561 N Van Ness Ave is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 1561 N Van Ness Ave 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 1561 N Van Ness Ave
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.
1561 N Van Ness Ave 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·9A 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.
1561 N Van Ness Ave goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including close to restaurants. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 1561 N Van Ness Ave receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
1561 N Van Ness Ave 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 1561 N Van Ness Ave 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.
1561 N Van Ness Ave 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.

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 1561 N Van Ness Ave compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 0.2 mile away
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.3 mile away
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

Considerations

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Rent trends in Tower District

studio apartments at 1561 N Van Ness Ave cost about 7% less than the average rent price for studio apartments in Tower District.

Median rents as of Mar 14 2026.
Tower District
Fresno
A table of studio rental data trends in Fresno
MonthMedian Rent
March 2024$925
April 2024$1,065
May 2024$1,053
June 2024$1,014
July 2024$1,082
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
A table of studio rental data trends in Tower District
MonthMedian Rent
April 2024$975
May 2024$995
June 2024$995
April 2025$995
May 2025$1,002
June 2025$973
July 2025$1,037
August 2025$970
September 2025$968
October 2025$963
November 2025$950
December 2025$965
January 2026$1,025
February 2026$1,053
March 2026$1,050

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Can I afford to live at 1561 N Van Ness Ave?

Bedrooms

Studio

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$38,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $38,000 annually to afford this studio monthly rent price of $950.
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Schools near 1561 N Van Ness Ave

Heaton Elementary School

1533 n san pablo ave

fresno, CA, 93728

K-6Public
C-

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

Addicott Elementary School

4784 e dayton ave

fresno, CA, 93726

K-8Public
B+

Juan Felipe Herrera Elementary

5090 e church ave

fresno, CA, 93725

K-6Public
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Neighborhood

Tower District | Fresno, CA

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Fresno near 1561 N Van Ness Ave

Walking

6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

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

Cycling

6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

4/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 1561 N Van Ness Ave, Fresno

Groceries

9/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

6/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

9/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Parks

5/10
Limited amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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