Cheap Homes for Rent in Butte County, CA from $800 (17 Rentals)

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property at 728 W 1st Ave

728 W 1st Ave

ChicoCA95926

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458 Nord Ave

ChicoCA95926

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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 $486. Parkside Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $878. 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$486
Parkside TerraceThe Birch2BR,2BA$878
Post on NordD14BR,4BA$971
The Grand Complex1x11BR,1BA$1,050
Harvest ParkThree Bedroom Two Bath3BR,2BA$1,077

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Butte County, CA

As of June 11, 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 **Pre-Leasing for Summer 2025** Graduate Garden... Model at Graduate Gardens starting at $1,600 with a $1.10 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
Graduate Gardens**Pre-Leasing for Summer 2025** Graduate Garden...3BR,2BA$1.10
Redwood Glen Apartments4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$1.24
Regency TownhomesLimited Time Special – Huge 4 Bedroom Apartment...3BR,2BA$1.22
The Villas at Chico2x12BR,1BA$1.08
Parkside TerraceThe Birch2BR,2BA$0.90
034 - Westwood Trees2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.26
Campus Walk ChicoB32BR,2BA$1.23
Harvest ParkTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.23
Boulder Creek Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.29

Frequently Asked Questions about Butte County

What type of rentals are currently available in Butte County?

There are currently 622 Apartments for Rent in Butte County, CA with pricing that ranges from $486 to $3,500. There are also 107 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Butte County ranging from $800 to $3,500.

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 $800 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,989.

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 $712 to $2,725, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,395 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $646.

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