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1287 Citrus Ave
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1287 Citrus AveChico, CA 95926
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Creekside Village
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Creekside Village

319 S Jackson StRed Bluff, CA 96080
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Shasta Pines
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shasta Pines

2045 Shasta StRedding, CA 96001
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Main Street Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Main Street Apartments

355 S Main StRed Bluff, CA 96080
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20522 Old 44 Dr
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

20522 Old 44 Dr

20522 Old 44 DrRedding, CA 96003
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The Coho
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Coho

540 South StRedding, CA 96001
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The Groves
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Groves

705 Kimball RdRed Bluff, CA 96080

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Eastwood Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eastwood Gardens

821 W East AveChico, CA 95926
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Rio Townhouses
2 Bedroom Apartments

Rio Townhouses

279 Rio Lindo AveChico, CA 95926
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Central Valley, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central Valley Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Central Valley, CA is a 4 Beds unit found at Post on Nord in the Downtown Chico neighborhood priced from $779. 1515 Highway 99 W has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Central Valley apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Post on NordD14BR,4BA$779
1515 Highway 99 W1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1,100
Phoenix Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,145
Riverside Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,150
Shasta PinesUnit 151BR,1BA$1,195
Warner Street Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,200
Manzanita Manor Apartments2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,200
Joshua Tree Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,200
The CohoUnit 571BR,1BA$1,250
The Pinnacle1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Valley, CA and Nearby

As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Valley 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 Central Valley apartment is the 4 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Regency Townhomes starting at $1,821 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Downtown Chico neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Valley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Nord Gardens1521 Nord Ave4BR,2BA$1.34
Regency Townhomes4 Bedroom 2 Bath4BR,2BA$1.26
Cedar Park Apartments4 Bed 2 Bath Townhome Cedar Park I4BR,2BA$1.32
747 W 4th Ave4 Bed 2 Bath4BR,2BA$1.40
Foothill Manor TownhomesThree Bedroom Two ½ Bathroom Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.43
Redwood Glen ApartmentsHouse2BR,1BA$1.36
Phoenix Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.15
Cabernet Apartments & DuplexesNapa2BR,1BA$1.41
Manzanita Manor Apartments2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.31
1515 Highway 99 W1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1.38

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Valley Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Central Valley?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Central Valley is at Post on Nord listed at $1,414.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Valley Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Valley Apartment is $1,100 at 1515 Highway 99 W.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Central Valley Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central Valley is starting from $1,200 at Riverside Apartments.

What is the most affordable Central Valley Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Central Valley Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Summer Village Apartments and starts from $1,399.

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