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property at 1050 E 8th St

$1,150

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

1050 E 8th St

ChicoCA95928

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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
Post on NordD14BR,4BA$779
Senior Apartments at B20One Bedroom1BR,1BA$912

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Butte County, CA

As of June 15, 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 4BR/2.0BA Model at 1119 West Sacramento Avenue starting at $1,595 with a $1.15 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
1119 West Sacramento Avenue4BR/2.0BA4BR,2BA$1.15
The Loft Apartments3 X 1.53BR,1.5BA$1.16
Senator Conness Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.31
The Four Seasons2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.25
Phoenix Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.15
Olive Ranch Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.31
Lincoln Village Apartments2 Bedroom/1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.28
Campus Place Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.36
Sierra Heights Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.83

Frequently Asked Questions about Butte County

What type of rentals are currently available in Butte County?

There are currently 639 Apartments for Rent in Butte County, CA with pricing that ranges from $468 to $4,300. There are also 119 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Butte County ranging from $595 to $3,300.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Butte County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Butte County ranges from $595 to $3,300 with an average monthly rent of $1,907.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Butte County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Butte County range from $665 to $2,495, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $765 to $3,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,925 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $599.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.