
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Butte County, CA from $300 (39 Rentals)
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Sierra Heights Apartments

Summer Village Apartments

0632 - The Boardwalk Townhomes

Paradise Boutique Apartments

Table Mountain

1319-1321 Normal Ave

Tonea Senior Housing

247 W 2nd Ave
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Oroville Heights Apartments

1115 E Ewald Ct

772 Gardella Ave

1280 High St

1200 Park Avenue Senior Residential

Hillview Ridge Apartments I & II

Parkside Terrace

Lava Ridge Apartments

Oroville Inn
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North Creek Crossings @ Meriam Park

Wildcat Crossing

Cinnamon Village

418 Hazel St

The Courtyards on Rio Lindo Senior Apartments

Sheridan Manor

Ash Street Apartments

Campus Place Apartments

Creekside Villas Apartments
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Chico Commons

Washington Court

Eaglepointe

Senior Apartments at B20

Sierra Village

Warner Studios

Espana Gardens

Joshua Tree

Bidwell Oaks Apartments
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Ceres Plaza Apartments

828 W. Sacramento Ave. Apt.# 4 (K)

7th Street Manor
Butte County, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Butte County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butte County Studio Apartments | $1,094 | $750 | $1,775 |
| Butte County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,272 | $468 | $2,064 |
| Butte County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,483 | $554 | $2,275 |
| Butte County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,712 | $719 | $2,490 |
| Butte County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,544 | $659 | $2,980 |
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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. 418 Hazel St in the Downtown Chico neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $690. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Butte County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olive Ranch Senior Apartment Homes | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $468 |
| 418 Hazel St | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $690 |
| Sierra Heights Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| 0632 - The Boardwalk Townhomes | Private Bedroom and Bathroom in brand new 3 bed... | 3BR,1BA | $760 |
| Tonea Senior Housing | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $835 |
| Paradise Boutique Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| The Urban | The URBAN - Fall Semester Lease! Limited Availa... | 1BR,1BA | $870 |
| 828 W. Sacramento Ave. Apt.# 4 (K) | 828 W. Sacramento Ave. Apt.# 4 (K) - 1 | 1BR,1BA | $985 |
| 034 - Westwood Trees | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Senior Apartments at B20 | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,090 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Butte County, CA
As of August 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Butte County area is the $1.06 price per square foot 4BR/2.0BA Model at The Four Seasons in the in the Downtown Chico neighborhood starting from $1,595. The second greatest value Butte County apartment is the 185 E 2nd Ave Model at 185 E 2nd Ave, Unit 3 starting at $1,800 with a $1.20 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Four Seasons | 4BR/2.0BA | 4BR,2BA | $1.06 |
| 185 E 2nd Ave, Unit 3 | 185 E 2nd Ave | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| Regency Townhomes | 4 Bedroom 2 Bath | 4BR,2BA | $1.14 |
| 1119 West Sacramento Avenue | 4BR/2.0BA | 4BR,2BA | $1.08 |
| The Loft Apartments | 3 X 1.5 | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.12 |
| 1505 West 3rd Street (K) | 1505 West 3rd Street (K) - #F | 4BR,2BA | $1.13 |
| 418 Hazel St | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.53 |
| Phoenix Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Senior Apartments at B20 | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| Sierra Heights Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Butte County Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Butte County?
The cheapest apartment in Butte County is Olive Ranch Senior Apartment Homes which is listed at $468, while the average apartment in Butte County costs $1,499.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Butte 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 49 regular apartments in Butte 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 Butte County?
Cheap apartments in Butte County have an average cost of $555 which is $944 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Butte County.
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