
Cheap Homes for Rent in Butte County, CA from $700 (12 Rentals)
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2108 Fort Wayne St

1927 Idora St

1950 Kitrick Ave
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166 Gold Ave

728 W 1st Ave

6 Apica Ave

2183 Kenrick Ln, Unit #1
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141 W 12th St

445 Nelson Ave

6656 Pentz Rd

802 W 1st Ave
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Butte County, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Butte County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Butte County 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,620 | $1,250 | $2,300 |
Butte County 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,060 | $755 | $3,500 |
Butte County 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,499 | $1,880 | $3,120 |
Butte County 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,425 | $2,000 | $3,500 |
Butte County 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,500 | $3,500 | $3,500 |
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Cheapest Available Butte County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Butte County, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Olive Ranch Senior Apartment Homes priced from $468. Lava Ridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $521. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Butte County apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Olive Ranch Senior Apartment Homes | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $468 |
Lava Ridge Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $521 |
Parkside Terrace | The Birch | 2BR,2BA | $878 |
Post on Nord | D1 | 4BR,4BA | $971 |
034 - Westwood Trees | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,015 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Butte County, CA
As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Butte County area is the $1.26 price per square foot $500 MOVE IN BONUS**Reserve NOW for 2025** 4 Be... Model at The Legacy Townhomes in the in the Downtown Chico neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Butte County apartment is the 1521 Nord Ave Model at Nord Gardens starting at $2,025 with a $1.27 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Butte County apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Legacy Townhomes | $500 MOVE IN BONUS**Reserve NOW for 2025** 4 Be... | 4BR,2BA | $1.26 |
Nord Gardens | 1521 Nord Ave | 4BR,2BA | $1.27 |
Redwood Glen Apartments | 4 Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $1.17 |
Graduate Gardens | **Pre-Leasing for Summer 2025** Graduate Garden... | 3BR,2BA | $1.10 |
The Loft Apartments | Welcome to your new Home! Move in ready townhome! | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.16 |
Lava Ridge Apartments | 3X2 | 3BR,2BA | $0.88 |
The Villas at Chico | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
Parkside Terrace | The Birch | 2BR,2BA | $0.90 |
Campus Walk Chico | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
Harvest Park | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Butte County
What type of rentals are currently available in Butte County?
There are currently 641 Apartments for Rent in Butte County, CA with pricing that ranges from $468 to $3,500. There are also 89 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Butte County ranging from $755 to $3,500.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Butte County?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Butte County ranges from $755 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,087.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Butte County?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Butte County range from $712 to $2,725, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $755 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,880 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $646.
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