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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 $871. 2172 West St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Central Valley apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Post on NordD14BR,4BA$871
2172 West St1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1,000
Compass Point ApartmentsOne Bed2BR,1BA$1,045

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

As of September 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Valley 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 Central Valley 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 Central Valley 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
Foothill Manor TownhomesThree Bedroom Two ½ Bathroom Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.43
Summer Village ApartmentsThree Bedroom Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.39
Response Property ManagementThree Bed One Bath3BR,1BA$1.57
AMG Townhomes3 Bedroom Townhouse3BR,2BA$1.45
Rio TownhousesTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.36
La Vista Apartments**Available NOW** La Vista Apartments3BR,2BA$1.55
Cabernet ApartmentsSono2BR,1BA$1.19
480 Manzanita Ave2 x 1 Downstairs2BR,1BA$1.54

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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 $1,349.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Valley Apartment is $1,000 at 2172 West St.

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 $1,045 at Compass Point 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 AMG Townhomes and starts from $1,485.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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