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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 $971. The Grand Complex in the Downtown Chico neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Elk Creek apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Post on NordD14BR,4BA$971
The Grand Complex1x11BR,1BA$1,050
The Social Chico®Studio1BR,1BA$1,099

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

As of May 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Elk Creek 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 Elk Creek apartment is the **Pre-Leasing for Summer 2025** Graduate Garden... Model at Graduate Gardens starting at $1,600 with a $1.10 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$1.27
Graduate Gardens**Pre-Leasing for Summer 2025** Graduate Garden...3BR,2BA$1.10
Redwood Glen Apartments4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$1.17
Regency TownhomesAmazing 4 BD Townhome with Fireplace - $449 Per...4BR,2BA$1.38
Summer Village ApartmentsThree Bedroom Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.44
Foothill Manor TownhomesTwo Bedroom One ½ Bath Townhome-2BR,1.5BA$1.66
Courtyard at OakdaleTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.71
626 W 1st Ave**Reserve for SUMMER 2025** 2 Bed 1.5 Bath (1s...2BR,1.5BA$1.33
Acacia ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.70
Westpark Plaza2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.71

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Frequently Asked Questions about Elk Creek

What type of rentals are currently available in Elk Creek?

There are currently 49 Apartments for Rent in Elk Creek, CA with pricing that ranges from $529 to $3,500. There are also 34 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Elk Creek ranging from $755 to $3,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Elk Creek?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Elk Creek ranges from $755 to $3,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,139.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Elk Creek?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Elk Creek range from $712 to $2,725, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $755 to $2,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $646.

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