Cheap Apartments for Rent in Paynes Creek, CA from $700 (15 Rentals)

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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Bluffs

355 S Main StRed Bluff, CA 96080
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Paynes Creek, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Paynes Creek Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Paynes Creek, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 2172 West St priced from $1,000. Westpark Plaza in the Downtown Chico neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,020. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Paynes Creek apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2172 West St1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1,000
Westpark PlazaStudioStudio,1BA$1,020
The Grand Complex1x11BR,1BA$1,050
The Grove1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,095
Eastwood GardensOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,095

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

As of June 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Paynes 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 Paynes Creek apartment is the 4 Bedroom Model at Redwood Glen Apartments starting at $1,800 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Downtown Chico neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Paynes Creek 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$1.24
2nd Avenue Square**Reserve NOW for SUMMER 2025** DELUXE Townhomes4BR,2BA$1.50
Regency TownhomesLimited Time Special – Huge 4 Bedroom Apartment...3BR,2BA$1.22
The Crossings3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.55
Response Property ManagementThree Bed One Bath3BR,1BA$1.57
Lakeview ApartmentsMajestic Terrace2BR,2BA$1.46
Cabernet ApartmentsSono2BR,1BA$1.20
Senator Conness Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.52
Eastwood GardensOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.56

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Paynes Creek Apartments

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

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

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Paynes Creek is starting from $1,121 at Cabernet Apartments.

What is the most affordable Paynes Creek Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Paynes Creek Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Senator Conness Apartments and starts from $1,411.

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