Cheap Apartments for Rent in Nelson, CA from $400 (9 Rentals)

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Senior Apartments at B20
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Senior Apartments at B20

1990 Belgium AveChico, CA 95928
Senior Living
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Cheapest Available Nelson Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Nelson, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Olive Ranch Senior Apartment Homes priced from $486. Summer Village Apartments in the Downtown Chico neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $925. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Nelson apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Olive Ranch Senior Apartment Homes1x11BR,1BA$486
Summer Village ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$925
Post on NordD14BR,4BA$971

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Nelson, CA and Nearby

As of May 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Nelson 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 Nelson apartment is the 4 Bed 2 Bath Model at HUGE 4 BEDROOM Townhome! starting at $1,960 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the Downtown Chico neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Nelson apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Nord Gardens1521 Nord Ave4BR,2BA$1.27
HUGE 4 BEDROOM Townhome!4 Bed 2 Bath4BR,2BA$1.31
The Four Seasons2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.44
Hazel Student Living3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.50
Creekview Homes3 bedroom 2 bath3BR,2BA$1.68
Chico Meadow ApartmentsUpgraded Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.54
Boulder Creek Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.29
Acacia ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.70
Glenbrook ApartmentsStandard One Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.56
Senator Conness Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.52

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Nelson Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Nelson?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Nelson is at Summer Village Apartments listed at $925.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Nelson Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Nelson Apartment is $486 at Olive Ranch Senior Apartment Homes.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Nelson is starting from $576 at Olive Ranch Senior Apartment Homes.

What is the most affordable Nelson Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Nelson Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Boulder Creek Apartments and starts from $1,268.

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