
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Butler County, PA from $300 (29 Rentals)
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518 W Cunningham St

332 Franklin St, Unit 332 Franklin St.

105 Chicora Rd

105 Chicora Rd, Unit 58

105 Chicora Rd

105 Chicora Rd, Unit 69
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420 E Jefferson St

298 Lumar Dr

120 S Washington St

110 Saltarka Rd

105 La Ray Dr

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925 Broadway Ave
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Greenview Gardens

Whitestown Village Condos

The Towers Apartments

Whitestone Village

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Pearl Street Apartments

609 Grove City Rd

212 Central Ave

529 Federal St

404 W Cunningham St

Moraine Commons

Cooper Street Apartments
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Cranberry Village
Butler County, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Butler County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butler County Studio Apartments | $1,222 | $625 | $1,919 |
| Butler County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,692 | $675 | $2,767 |
| Butler County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,994 | $650 | $2,706 |
| Butler County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,246 | $732 | $3,466 |
| Butler County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $642 | $550 | $792 |
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Cheapest Available Butler County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Butler County, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Campus Edge at SRU priced from $650. The Towers Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $715. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Butler County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus Edge at SRU | Oxford C - Spacious 1BR Unit with Campus Views | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| The Towers Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $715 |
| Forest Heights Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Woodlands (PA) | Studio One Bath Open | Studio,1BA | $1,045 |
| Boundary Lofts | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Madison Grove | 2 Bedroom Unit | 2BR,1BA | $1,073 |
| Laurelwood Apartments and Townhouses | 1x1-650 | 1BR,1BA | $1,120 |
| Chatham Commons of Cranberry | 1 Bedroom | Studio,1BA | $1,130 |
| The Estates at Seven Fields | Small - 1 Bdrm | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Butler County, PA
As of May 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Butler County area is the $0.36 price per square foot 4 Bedroom 4.5 Bath Model at The Heights at Slippery Rock in the starting from $645. The second greatest value Butler County apartment is the 3 Bed Model at Units within Foxmoor Condominiums starting at $1,650 with a $1.08 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Butler County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Heights at Slippery Rock | 4 Bedroom 4.5 Bath | 4BR,4.5BA | $0.36 |
| Units within Foxmoor Condominiums | 3 Bed | 3BR,2BA | $1.08 |
| 205 Stockton Ridge, Unit 205 Stockton Ridge | 205 Stockton Ridge | 2BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| Campus Side Apartments | 4 Bed / 1.5 Bathroom | 4BR,1.5BA | $0.29 |
| 131 Alameda Rd, Unit 131 Alameda Road Apt 3 | 131 Alameda Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| South Rock Apartments | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $0.57 |
| 248 Pillow St | 248 Pillow St | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| University Village at Slippery Rock (new) | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $0.72 |
| Boundary Lofts | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Madison Grove | 2 Bedroom Unit | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.27 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Butler County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Butler County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Butler County is under $1,275.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Butler County?
The cheapest apartment in Butler County is Campus Edge at SRU which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in Butler County costs $2,139.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Butler County?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 16 regular apartments in Butler County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Butler County?
Cheap apartments in Butler County have an average cost of $642 which is $1,497 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Butler County.
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