
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Willows, CA from $500 (44 Rentals)
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600 N Humboldt Ave, Unit 108

251 S Tehama St

Summer Village Apartments

1515 Highway 99 W

Westpark Plaza

Village at The Timbers

Walnut Tree Manor
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Bidwell's Mill Apartments

Acacia Apartments

The Timbers IV Group

Campus Place Apartments

Burnap Gardens Apartments

The Grand Complex

Joshua Tree Apartments

626 W 1st Ave
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El Sereno Apartments

Eastwood Gardens

Chico Meadows Apartments

Campus Court Apartments

Eaton Village

Stadium Village Apartments

Villa Risa Apartments

Graduate Gardens
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The Domicile @ West Sacramento

The Crossings

Cedar Park Apartments

La Vista Apartments

The Four Seasons

Hidden View

824 Nord Ave

Rancho Colus
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7th Street Manor

Compass Point Apartments

Hazel Student Living

458 Nord Ave

1842-1844 Arcadian Ave

785 W 11th Ave

1515 Citrus Ave

3959 Cartwright St
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1114 Nord Ave

1412 N Cherry St

421 W 6th Ave

436 Maple St
Willows, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Willows?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willows Studio Apartments | $967 | $750 | $1,175 |
| Willows 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,106 | $850 | $1,520 |
| Willows 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,542 | $1,150 | $2,750 |
| Willows 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,868 | $719 | $2,995 |
| Willows 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,683 | $695 | $2,980 |
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Cheapest Available Willows Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Willows, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Bidwell's Mill Apartments in the Downtown Chico neighborhood priced from $1,100. 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 Willows apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bidwell's Mill Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| 1515 Highway 99 W | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Campus Place Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,180 |
| 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 |
| Chico Meadows Apartments | Now Accepting Waitlist | 2BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Summer Village Apartments | Three Bedroom Two Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1,399 |
| Westpark Plaza | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Acacia Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,450 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Willows, CA and Nearby
As of May 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Willows area is the $1.29 price per square foot * Reserve for Summer 2026* Spacious 4 Bedroom 2... Model at Legacy Townhome - Spacious Townhomes in the in the Downtown Chico neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Willows 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 Willows apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy Townhome - Spacious Townhomes | * Reserve for Summer 2026* Spacious 4 Bedroom 2... | 4BR,2BA | $1.29 |
| Nord Gardens | 1521 Nord Ave | 4BR,2BA | $1.34 |
| Redwood Glen Apartments | 4 Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| 1119 West Sacramento Avenue | 4BR/2.0BA | 4BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| 747 W 4th Ave | 4 Bed 2 Bath | 4BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| The Four Seasons | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.53 |
| Summer Village Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Chico Meadows Apartments | Now Accepting Waitlist | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Campus Place Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| 1515 Highway 99 W | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Willows Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Willows Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Willows Apartment is $1,100 at Bidwell's Mill Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Willows Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Willows is starting from $1,180 at Campus Place Apartments.
What is the most affordable Willows Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Willows Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Summer Village Apartments and starts from $1,399.
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