Cheap Apartments for Rent in Butte County, CA from $300 (56 Rentals)

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7th Street Manor
$1,000 - $1,285
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$970 - $1,255
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$1,000 - $1,285
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 23

7th Street Manor

1043 W 7th StChico, CA 95928
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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
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Wildcat Crossing
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Wildcat Crossing

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

Cinnamon Village

1650 Forest AveChico, CA 95928
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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
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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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Chico Courtyards
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Chico Courtyards

2333 Pillsbury RdChico, CA 95926
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034 - Westwood Trees
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

034 - Westwood Trees

1425 Nord AveChico, CA 95926
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Bar Triangle
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bar Triangle

2225 Bar Triangle StChico, CA 95928

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Olive Ranch Senior Apartment Homes1x11BR,1BA$468
418 Hazel St1/51BR,5BA$690
Paradise Boutique Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$880
Compass Point ApartmentsOne Bed2BR,1BA$1,045
034 - Westwood Trees1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,050
Olive Ranch Apartments3 bedroom3BR,2BA$1,137
Phoenix Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,145
Riverside Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,150
Forest Park1x11BR,1BA$1,179

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Butte County, CA

As of April 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Butte County area is the $1.34 price per square foot 1521 Nord Ave Model at Nord Gardens in the starting from $2,150. The second greatest value Butte County apartment is the 4 Bedroom Model at Cedar Park Apartments starting at $1,795 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Nord Gardens1521 Nord Ave4BR,2BA$1.34
Cedar Park Apartments4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$1.20
Redwood Glen Apartments4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$1.31
2nd Avenue Square3 Bed 2 Bath Townhouse3BR,2BA$1.29
9 Lanterns**Pre-Leasing for Summer 2026** 3 Bedroom Townh...3BR,2BA$1.36
Rio TownhousesTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.36
Phoenix Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.15
El Sereno Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.25
Olive Ranch Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.31
Campus Place Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.36

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 Olive Ranch Apartments and starts from $1,137.

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