Cheap Apartments for Rent in Elk Creek, CA from $500 (39 Rentals)

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251 S Tehama St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

251 S Tehama St

251 S Tehama StWillows, CA 95988
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7th Street Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7th Street Manor

1043 W 7th StChico, CA 95928
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The Grand Complex
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Grand Complex

1431-1435 Warner StChico, CA 95926
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Eastwood Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eastwood Gardens

821 W East AveChico, CA 95926

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Elk Creek, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Elk Creek Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Elk Creek, 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 Elk Creek apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Post on NordD14BR,4BA$779
1515 Highway 99 W1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1,100
Walnut Tree ManorUpper Park2BR,1BA$1,195
Joshua Tree Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,200
Eastwood GardensTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,295
Acacia ApartmentsComfortable 2BR/1BA Near Chico State & Downtown...2BR,1BA$1,350
Graduate Gardens**NOW offering 2 BED Rates** Graduate Gardens2BR,2BA$1,395
Summer Village ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1,395
Campus Court ApartmentsWildcat2BR,1BA$1,395
Redwood Cove Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,420

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elk Creek, CA and Nearby

As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elk Creek 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 Elk Creek apartment is the * Now Leasing* Spacious 4 Bedroom 2 Bath Townho... Model at The Legacy Townhomes starting at $2,125 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Downtown Chico neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Elk Creek apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Nord Gardens1521 Nord Ave4BR,2BA$1.34
The Legacy Townhomes* Now Leasing* Spacious 4 Bedroom 2 Bath Townho...4BR,2BA$1.33
Redwood Glen Apartments4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$1.30
Regency Townhomes4 Bedroom 2 Bath4BR,2BA$1.26
2nd Avenue Square4 Bed 2 Bath Townhouse - Deluxe Upgrade4BR,2BA$1.45
Graduate Gardens**Available NOW - Move In Special** - Graduate ...4BR,2BA$1.31
1119 West Sacramento Avenue4BR/2.0BA4BR,2BA$1.15
Cedar Park Apartments4 Bed 2 Bath Townhome Cedar Park IV4BR,2BA$1.44
747 W 4th Ave4 Bed 2 Bath4BR,2BA$1.40
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 Elk Creek Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Elk Creek?

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

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Elk Creek Apartment?

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

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Elk Creek Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Elk Creek is starting from $1,195 at Walnut Tree Manor.

What is the most affordable Elk Creek Three Bedroom Apartment?

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

Expert Rental Resources

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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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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