Cheap Apartments for Rent in Butte County, CA from $300 (52 Rentals)

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property at 418 Hazel St

$690 - $2,760

1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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418 Hazel St

ChicoCA95928

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property at 1048 Warner St

$1,050 - $1,360

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available May 27, 2026

1048 Warner St

ChicoCA95926
property at 548 W 4th Ave

$1,095 - $2,200

Studio To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available May 12, 2026

548 W 4th Ave

ChicoCA95926

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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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Cinnamon Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cinnamon Village

1650 Forest AveChico, 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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7th Street Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7th Street Manor

1013 W 7th StChico, CA 95928
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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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Joshua Tree
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Joshua Tree

481-491 Posada WayChico, CA 95973
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Espana Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Espana Gardens

354 Rio Lindo AveChico, CA 95926
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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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Harvest Park
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Harvest Park

75 Harvest Park CtChico, CA 95926
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Northwood Apartments
3 Bedroom Apartments

Northwood Apartments

363 Rio Lindo AveChico, CA 95926
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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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7th Street Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7th Street Manor

1043 W 7th 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. Redwood Cove Apartments in the Downtown Chico neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $675. 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
Redwood Cove ApartmentsUnfurnished Private Bedroom in a 4 Bedroom 2 Ba...4BR,2BA$675
Pomona West Student ApartmentsStandard Unfurnished Apartment (4 Bedroom 2 Bat...4BR,2BA$710
The URBAN - Reserve for Summer 2026! Luxury Student Housing Complex, Individual and group lease o...The URBAN - Spring Semester Availability! Indiv...1BR,1BA$820
Paradise Boutique ApartmentsB1-11BR,1BA$850
Harvest ParkOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$970
Compass Point ApartmentsOne Bed2BR,1BA$1,045
034 - Westwood Trees1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,050
Olive Ranch Apartments3 bedroom3BR,2BA$1,137
Lincoln Village Apartments2 Bedroom/1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,139

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Butte County, CA

As of December 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Butte County area is the $1.27 price per square foot 1521 Nord Ave Model at Nord Gardens in the starting from $2,025. The second greatest value Butte County apartment is the 1256 Warner St Model at 1256 Warner St, Unit C starting at $1,850 with a $1.23 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$1.27
1256 Warner St, Unit C1256 Warner St4BR,2BA$1.23
Redwood Glen Apartments4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$1.31
Summer Village ApartmentsThree Bedroom Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.22
Parkside TerraceThe Cedar3BR,2BA$1.16
9 Lanterns**Pre-Leasing for Summer 2026** 3 Bedroom Townh...3BR,2BA$1.36
AMG Townhomes3 Bedroom Townhouse3BR,2BA$1.17
Rio TownhousesTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.36
Olive Ranch Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.31
Lincoln Village Apartments2 Bedroom/1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.28

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.

Expert Rental Resources

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