Cheap Apartments for Rent in Butte County, CA from $300 (34 Rentals)

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Parkside Terrace
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside Terrace

2161-2162 Hartford DrChico, CA 95928
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Lava Ridge Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lava Ridge Apartments

2796 Native Oak DrChico, CA 95928
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Oroville Inn
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oroville Inn

2066 Bird StOroville, CA 95965
Student Housing
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Wildcat Crossing
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Wildcat Crossing

1115 W Sacramento AveChico, CA 95926
Student Housing
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Cinnamon Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cinnamon Village

1650 Forest AveChico, CA 95928
Senior Living

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418 Hazel St
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

418 Hazel St

418 Hazel StChico, CA 95928
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Sheridan Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sheridan Manor

1730 Sheridan AveChico, CA 95926
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Bidwell Oaks Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bidwell Oaks Apartments

700 Salem StChico, CA 95928
Senior Living
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Chico Commons
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Chico Commons

2071 Amanda WayChico, CA 95928
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Washington Court
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Washington Court

1001 Washington StGridley, CA 95948
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Eaglepointe
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Eaglepointe

5975 Maxwell DrParadise, CA 95969
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Senior Apartments at B20
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Senior Apartments at B20

1990 Belgium AveChico, CA 95928
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Warner Studios
Studio Apartments

Warner Studios

1488 Warner StChico, CA 95926
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Espana Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Espana Gardens

354 Rio Lindo AveChico, CA 95926
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Joshua Tree
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Joshua Tree

481-491 Posada WayChico, CA 95973
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Ceres Plaza Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ceres Plaza Apartments

1459 E Lassen AveChico, CA 95973
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7th Street Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7th Street Manor

1043 W 7th StChico, CA 95928
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Northwood Apartments
3 Bedroom Apartments

Northwood Apartments

363 Rio Lindo AveChico, CA 95926
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Cheapest Available Butte County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Butte County, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Olive Ranch Senior Apartment Homes priced from $468. Sierra Heights Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $550. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Butte County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Olive Ranch Senior Apartment Homes1x11BR,1BA$468
Sierra Heights Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$550
418 Hazel St1/51BR,5BA$690
North Creek Crossings @ Meriam ParkThe Bidwell - 2x1 Income Restricted2BR,1BA$750
Parkside TerraceThe Cedar3BR,2BA$1,050
Bidwell's Mill Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,100
034 - Westwood Trees1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,100
Olive Ranch Apartments3 bedroom3BR,2BA$1,137
Lincoln Village Apartments2 Bedroom/1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,139
Phoenix Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,145

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Butte County, CA

As of May 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Butte County area is the $1.29 price per square foot * Reserve for Summer 2026* Spacious 4 Bedroom 2... Model at Legacy Townhome - Spacious Townhomes in the in the Downtown Chico neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Butte County apartment is the 4 Bedroom Model at Redwood Glen Apartments starting at $1,800 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Downtown Chico neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Butte County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Legacy Townhome - Spacious Townhomes* Reserve for Summer 2026* Spacious 4 Bedroom 2...4BR,2BA$1.29
Redwood Glen Apartments4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$1.24
1119 West Sacramento Avenue4BR/2.0BA4BR,2BA$1.22
The Loft Apartments5 X 1.55BR,1.5BA$1.30
Senator Conness Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.31
Phoenix Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.15
Olive Ranch Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.31
North Creek Crossings @ Meriam ParkThe Bidwell - 2x1 Income Restricted2BR,1BA$0.84
Lincoln Village Apartments2 Bedroom/1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.28
Sierra Heights Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.83

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Butte County Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Butte County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Butte County Apartment is $468 at Olive Ranch Senior Apartment Homes.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Butte County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Butte County is starting from $554 at Olive Ranch Senior Apartment Homes.

What is the most affordable Butte County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Butte County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Parkside Terrace and starts from $1,050.

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