Cheap Homes for Rent in Butte County, CA from $700 (27 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in Butte County.

property at 1050 E 8th St

$1,150

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$1,150
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$1,150

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1050 E 8th St

ChicoCA95928

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property at 475 E 7th St

$1,495

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$1,495
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$1,495

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

475 E 7th St

ChicoCA95928

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property at 1114 Nord Ave

$1,495 - $1,595

3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 23

1114 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 $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
Redwood Cove ApartmentsUnfurnished Private Bedroom in a 4 Bedroom 2 Ba...4BR,2BA$695
North Creek Crossings @ Meriam ParkThe Bidwell - 2x1 Income Restricted2BR,1BA$750
7th Street ManorDownstairs Efficiency 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath - Waitl...1BR,1BA$1,000
Compass Point ApartmentsOne Bed2BR,1BA$1,045
034 - Westwood Trees1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,050
Parkside TerraceThe Cedar3BR,2BA$1,050
Olive Ranch Apartments3 bedroom3BR,2BA$1,137

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Butte County, CA

As of May 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Butte County area is the $1.29 price per square foot * Reserve for Summer 2026* Spacious 4 Bedroom 2... Model at Legacy Townhome - Spacious Townhomes in the in the Downtown Chico neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Butte County apartment is the 1521 Nord Ave Model at Nord Gardens starting at $2,150 with a $1.34 price per square foot . 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.
Legacy Townhome - Spacious Townhomes* Reserve for Summer 2026* Spacious 4 Bedroom 2...4BR,2BA$1.29
Nord Gardens1521 Nord Ave4BR,2BA$1.34
Redwood Glen Apartments4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$1.30
Parkside TerraceThe Cedar3BR,2BA$0.94
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
North Creek Crossings @ Meriam ParkThe Bidwell - 2x1 Income Restricted2BR,1BA$0.84
Lincoln Village Apartments2 Bedroom/1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.28

Frequently Asked Questions about Butte County

What type of rentals are currently available in Butte County?

There are currently 644 Apartments for Rent in Butte County, CA with pricing that ranges from $468 to $4,500. There are also 109 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Butte County ranging from $765 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 $765 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,006.

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 $719 to $2,995, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $765 to $3,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,775 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $695.

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