
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Tehama, CA from $500 (32 Rentals)
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7th Street Manor

Westpark Plaza

Compass Point Apartments

Walnut Tree Manor

Village at The Timbers

Cabernet Apartments & Duplexes

Phoenix Apartments
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Riverside Apartments

Rosewood Apartments

The Timbers IV Group

Burnap Gardens Apartments

Joshua Tree Apartments

The Grand Complex

Eastwood Court Apartments

El Sereno Apartments
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Sandalwood Apartments

Eastwood Gardens

480 Manzanita Ave

The Domicile @ West Sacramento

Rio Townhouses

Campus Court Apartments

Eaton Village

Summer Village Apartments (03/26)
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824 Nord Ave

21030 Shangrila Dr

Sutter Street Apartments (08/24)

212 W 1st Ave

Acacia Apartments (03/26)

The Groves

Main Street Apartments

22375 Rio Alto Dr
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Tehama, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Tehama?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tehama Studio Apartments | $970 | $900 | $1,040 |
| Tehama 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,177 | $875 | $1,801 |
| Tehama 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,607 | $1,045 | $2,750 |
| Tehama 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,886 | $719 | $2,995 |
| Tehama 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,637 | $695 | $2,200 |
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Cheapest Available Tehama Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Tehama, CA is a 4 Beds unit found at Redwood Cove Apartments in the Downtown Chico neighborhood priced from $695. 7th Street Manor in the Downtown Chico neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Tehama apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood Cove Apartments | Unfurnished Private Bedroom in a 4 Bedroom 2 Ba... | 4BR,2BA | $695 |
| 7th Street Manor | Downstairs Efficiency 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath - Call ... | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Compass Point Apartments | One Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1,045 |
| 1515 Highway 99 W | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Phoenix Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,145 |
| Riverside Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Rosewood Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
| Burnap Gardens Apartments | Westside Cottage | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| The Grand Complex | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Joshua Tree Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tehama, CA and Nearby
As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Tehama 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 Tehama apartment is the 4 Bedroom Model at Redwood Glen Apartments starting at $1,880 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Downtown Chico neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Tehama apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nord Gardens | 1521 Nord Ave | 4BR,2BA | $1.34 |
| Redwood Glen Apartments | 4 Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| 747 W 4th Ave | 4 Bed 2 Bath | 4BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| Rio Townhouses | Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.36 |
| El Sereno Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Phoenix Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Summer Village Apartments (03/26) | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| 480 Manzanita Ave | 2 x 1 Downstairs | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| The Domicile @ West Sacramento | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.54 |
| 1515 Highway 99 W | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Tehama Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Tehama Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Tehama Apartment is $1,000 at 7th Street Manor.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Tehama Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Tehama is starting from $1,045 at Compass Point Apartments.
What is the most affordable Tehama Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Tehama Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Summer Village Apartments (03/26) and starts from $1,399.
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