Cheap Apartments for Rent in Butte County, CA from $300 (48 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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7th Street Manor
$1,000 - $1,285
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$970 - $1,255
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 23

7th Street Manor

1043 W 7th StChico, CA 95928
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property at 1048 Warner St

$1,050 - $1,360

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available May 27

1048 Warner St

ChicoCA95926
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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
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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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Parkside Terrace
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside Terrace

2161-2162 Hartford DrChico, 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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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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Bar Triangle
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bar Triangle

2225 Bar Triangle StChico, CA 95928
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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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034 - Westwood Trees
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

034 - Westwood Trees

1425 Nord AveChico, CA 95926
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Tuscan Villa
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tuscan Villa

85 Tuscan Villa DrOroville, CA 95965
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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. Wildcat Crossing in the Downtown Chico neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $655. 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
Wildcat CrossingRenovated 4bd4BR,2BA$655
Redwood Cove ApartmentsUnfurnished Private Bedroom in a 4 Bedroom 2 Ba...4BR,2BA$695
Westpark PlazaStudioStudio,1BA$1,040
Compass Point ApartmentsOne Bed2BR,1BA$1,045
034 - Westwood Trees1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,100
Forest Park1x11BR,1BA$1,129
Olive Ranch Apartments3 bedroom3BR,2BA$1,137
Phoenix Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,145

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Butte County, CA

As of February 15, 2026 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 4 Bedroom Model at Redwood Glen Apartments starting at $1,895 with a $1.31 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
Redwood Glen Apartments4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$1.31
The Loft Apartments3 X 1.53BR,1.5BA$1.23
Regency TownhomesLimited Time Special – Huge 4 Bedroom Apartment...3BR,2BA$1.22
2nd Avenue Square3 Bed 2 Bath Townhouse3BR,2BA$1.29
Lincoln Village Apartments3 Bedroom/ 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.11
Phoenix Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.15
El Sereno Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.25
Olive Ranch Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.31
Campus WalkB22BR,2BA$1.36

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 $4,650.

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 21 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 $606 which is $4,044 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Butte County.

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