
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Tehama, CA from $500 (50 Rentals)
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Summer Village Apartments

25160 S Center St, Unit 2- end

1515 Highway 99 W

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7723 Molinos Ave, Unit C

Westpark Plaza

Village at The Timbers

Walnut Tree Manor

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1287 Citrus Ave

Phoenix Apartments
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Riverside Apartments

The Timbers IV Group

Rosewood Apartments

Burnap Gardens Apartments

Joshua Tree Apartments

Eastwood Court Apartments

El Sereno Apartments

Sandalwood Apartments

Acacia Apartments

Campus Court Apartments
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The Domicile @ West Sacramento

Stadium Village Apartments

Eaton Village

Villa Risa Apartments

Heritage Landing Apartments

The Crossings

Cedar Park Apartments

Cabernet Apartments

Foothill Manor Townhomes

La Vista Apartments
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Hidden View

7th Street Manor

Compass Point Apartments

Sutter Street Apartments (08/24)

The Groves

Main Street Apartments

The Grand Complex

Eastwood Gardens

1515 Citrus Ave

480 Manzanita Ave
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Rio Townhouses

488 Wiltsey Rd

1842-1844 Arcadian Ave

1928 Oleander Ave

28 Santos Way

778 Musick Ave

Enclave Apartments

158 Amberidge Dr

19757 Brokeoff Mountain Pl

Domicile at Joshua Tree
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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 | $1,242 | $750 | $1,794 |
| Tehama 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,307 | $875 | $2,049 |
| Tehama 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,548 | $695 | $2,000 |
| Tehama 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,715 | $665 | $2,995 |
| Tehama 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,440 | $599 | $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 Post on Nord in the Downtown Chico neighborhood priced from $779. 1515 Highway 99 W has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Tehama apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post on Nord | D1 | 4BR,4BA | $779 |
| 1515 Highway 99 W | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| 1287 Citrus Ave | CITRUS #5 | 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 |
| Joshua Tree Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Eastwood Court Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Sandalwood Apartments | Two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,295 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tehama, CA and Nearby
As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Tehama area is the $1.36 price per square foot 5 Bed 2.5 Bath Model at 720 W 2nd Ave in the in the Downtown Chico neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Tehama apartment is the 1521 Nord Ave Model at Nord Gardens starting at $2,150 with a $1.34 price per square foot . 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 720 W 2nd Ave | 5 Bed 2.5 Bath | 5BR,2.5BA | $1.36 |
| Nord Gardens | 1521 Nord Ave | 4BR,2BA | $1.34 |
| 2nd Avenue Square | **NOW Leasing** - 2nd Ave Square | 4BR,2BA | $1.47 |
| 747 W 4th Ave | 4 Bed 2 Bath | 4BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| Foothill Manor Townhomes | Two Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.56 |
| The Crossings | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.59 |
| Phoenix Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Summer Village Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Acacia Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| 1515 Highway 99 W | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Tehama Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Tehama?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Tehama is at Post on Nord listed at $1,414.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Tehama Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Tehama Apartment is $1,100 at 1515 Highway 99 W.
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 $1,200 at Riverside 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 and starts from $1,399.
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