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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 $971. 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$971
2172 West St1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1,000
Westpark PlazaStudioStudio,1BA$1,020

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

As of June 19, 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 **Reserve NOW for SUMMER 2025** DELUXE Townhomes Model at 2nd Avenue Square starting at $2,175 with a $1.50 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
2nd Avenue Square**Reserve NOW for SUMMER 2025** DELUXE Townhomes4BR,2BA$1.50
Redwood Glen Apartments4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$1.24
Regency TownhomesLimited Time Special – Huge 4 Bedroom Apartment...3BR,2BA$1.22
Response Property ManagementThree Bed One Bath3BR,1BA$1.57
Summer Village ApartmentsThree Bedroom Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.44
AMG Townhomes3x2 Cottage3BR,2BA$1.55
Foothill Manor TownhomesTwo Bedroom One ½ Bath Townhome-2BR,1.5BA$1.66
La Vista Apartments**Reserve for SUMMER 2025** La Vista Apartments3BR,2BA$1.58
Cabernet ApartmentsSono2BR,1BA$1.20

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Frequently Asked Questions about Central Valley

What type of rentals are currently available in Central Valley?

There are currently 52 Apartments for Rent in Central Valley, CA with pricing that ranges from $646 to $2,750. There are also 42 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central Valley ranging from $1,095 to $2,600.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Central Valley?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Central Valley ranges from $1,095 to $2,600 with an average monthly rent of $1,686.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Central Valley?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Central Valley range from $712 to $2,555, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,350 to $2,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $646.

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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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