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

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527 Cherry St

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548 W 4th Ave

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Chico Commons
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Chico Commons

2071 Amanda WayChico, CA 95928
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Sheridan Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sheridan Manor

1730 Sheridan AveChico, CA 95926
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Palo Alto Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Palo Alto Apartments

353 Rio Lindo AveChico, CA 95926
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Espana Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Espana Gardens

354 Rio Lindo AveChico, CA 95926
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7th Street Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7th Street Manor

1013 W 7th StChico, CA 95928
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Senior Apartments at B20
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Senior Apartments at B20

1990 Belgium AveChico, CA 95928
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Harvest Park
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Harvest Park

75 Harvest Park CtChico, CA 95926
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Warner Studios
Studio Apartments

Warner Studios

1488 Warner StChico, CA 95926
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Northwood Apartments
3 Bedroom Apartments

Northwood Apartments

363 Rio Lindo AveChico, CA 95926
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Parkside Terrace
3 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside Terrace

2161-2162 Hartford DrChico, CA 95928
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034 - Westwood Trees
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

034 - Westwood Trees

1425 Nord AveChico, CA 95926
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Sierra Sunrise Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sierra Sunrise Apartments

2701 Sierra Sunrise TerChico, CA 95928
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Forest Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Park

455 Rio Lindo AveChico, CA 95926

Chico, CA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Chico, CA

Pricing Updated: 04/19/2025

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Chico$1,850$52987

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Harvest ParkTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$931
Post on NordD14BR,4BA$971
034 - Westwood Trees1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,015
The Grand Complex1x11BR,1BA$1,050
Walnut Tree ManorBeautiful 1br Near Downtown!1BR,1BA$1,065
Burnap Gardens ApartmentsWestside Cottage1BR,1BA$1,095
Forest Park1x11BR,1BA$1,099
The Social Chico® DormsStudio1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Legacy Townhomes$500 MOVE IN BONUS**Reserve NOW for 2025** 4 Be...4BR,2BA$1.26
Nord Gardens1521 Nord Ave4BR,2BA$1.27
Pomona Townhomes4 bedroom No garage4BR,2BA$1.30
Cedar Park Apartments4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$1.20
The Loft ApartmentsWelcome to your new Home! Move in ready townhome!3BR,1.5BA$1.16
The Villas at Chico2x12BR,1BA$1.08
Harvest ParkThree Bedroom Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.19
Chico Willow Creek2x12BR,1BA$1.39
Campus Walk ChicoB32BR,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.

Remember the 3 Rules of Real Estate:
Location, Location, Location!

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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

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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