Cheap Apartments for Rent in Princeton, CA from $400 (10 Rentals)

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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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251 S Tehama St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

251 S Tehama St

251 S Tehama StWillows, CA 95988
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Princeton, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Princeton Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Princeton, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Olive Ranch Senior Apartment Homes priced from $486. Post on Nord in the Downtown Chico neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $871. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Princeton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Olive Ranch Senior Apartment Homes1x11BR,1BA$486
Post on NordD14BR,4BA$871
Rancho ColusTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Princeton, CA and Nearby

As of September 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Princeton 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 Princeton apartment is the 4 Bedroom 2 Bath - Garage Model at Pomona Townhomes starting at $1,975 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Downtown Chico neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Princeton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Nord Gardens1521 Nord Ave4BR,2BA$1.27
Pomona Townhomes4 Bedroom 2 Bath - Garage4BR,2BA$1.32
Graduate Gardens**Available NOW** Graduate Gardens (w/ Yard)4BR,2BA$1.31
Redwood Glen Apartments4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$1.24
1119 West Sacramento Avenue4BR/2.0BA4BR,2BA$1.08
Summer Village ApartmentsThree Bedroom Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.39
AMG Townhomes3 Bedroom Townhouse3BR,2BA$1.45
Hazel Student LivingHazel Street3BR,1.5BA$1.35
Olive Ranch Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.31
626 W 1st Ave**Available NOW** 626 W. 1st Ave**!!2BR,1.5BA$1.31

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Princeton, CA

Ranked #392

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Princeton, CA

Walk Score®

9 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

31 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Princeton Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Princeton?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Princeton is at Post on Nord listed at $1,349.

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

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

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

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

What is the most affordable Princeton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Princeton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Rancho Colus and starts from $1,103.

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