
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chico, CA from $300 (39 Rentals)
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418 Hazel St

Summer Village Apartments

0632 - The Boardwalk Townhomes

1784 Roth St

344 W 4th Ave

527 Cherry St

548 W 4th Ave

642 W 3rd St
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The Grand Complex

Burnap Gardens Apartments

Joshua Tree Apartments

1380 Palm Ave
Chico, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chico?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Chico Studio Apartments | $1,423 | $750 | $1,784 |
Cheap Chico 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,338 | $644 | $2,049 |
Cheap Chico 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,436 | $529 | $2,300 |
Cheap Chico 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,697 | $712 | $5,500 |
Cheap Chico 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,694 | $646 | $3,395 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Chico, CA
Pricing Updated: 04/19/2025Current apartment rentals in the Chico, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Chico Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Downtown Chico | $1,850 | $529 | 87 |
Cheapest Available Chico Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Chico, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Harvest Park priced from $931. Post on Nord in the Downtown Chico neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $971. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chico apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Harvest Park | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $931 |
Post on Nord | D1 | 4BR,4BA | $971 |
034 - Westwood Trees | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,015 |
The Grand Complex | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Walnut Tree Manor | Beautiful 1br Near Downtown! | 1BR,1BA | $1,065 |
Burnap Gardens Apartments | Westside Cottage | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
Forest Park | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
The Social Chico® Dorms | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
626 W 1st Ave | **Reserve for SUMMER 2025** 2 Bed 1.5 Bath (1s... | 2BR,1BA | $1,195 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chico, CA
As of April 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chico 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 Chico 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 Chico 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 |
Pomona Townhomes | 4 bedroom No garage | 4BR,2BA | $1.30 |
Cedar Park Apartments | 4 Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $1.20 |
The Loft Apartments | Welcome to your new Home! Move in ready townhome! | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.16 |
The Villas at Chico | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
Harvest Park | Three Bedroom Two Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.19 |
Chico Willow Creek | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
Campus Walk Chico | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
626 W 1st Ave | **Reserve for SUMMER 2025** 2 Bed 1.5 Bath (1s... | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.33 |
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Chico Overview
The city of Chico sits at the North-Eastern extreme of the Sacramento Valley in California, between the Sierra Nevada mountain range and the Sacramento River.
Why live in Chico, CA?
There is plenty of adventure to get out and enjoy in Chico making it a great destination in which to find your next apartment and build your nest.
Best Local Schools in Chico, CA
Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High
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Getting Around Chico, CA
Walk Score®
61 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
73 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chico Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Chico?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Chico is under $1,195.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chico?
The cheapest apartment in Chico is 034 - Westwood Trees which is listed at $1,015, while the average apartment in Chico costs $1,850.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Chico?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 37 regular apartments in Chico that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Chico?
Cheap apartments in Chico have an average cost of $540 which is $1,310 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chico.
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