Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Chico Neighborhood of Chico, CA from $529 (1 Rental)
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Downtown Chico, Chico, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Chico?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Chico Studio Apartments | $1,548 | $925 | $1,784 |
Downtown Chico 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,216 | $690 | $2,049 |
Downtown Chico 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,300 | $529 | $1,800 |
Downtown Chico 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,534 | $712 | $2,725 |
Downtown Chico 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,735 | $646 | $3,395 |
Downtown Chico 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,294 | $806 | $2,295 |
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Getting Around the Downtown Chico Neighborhood in Chico, CA
Walk Score®
88 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
89 / 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 Downtown Chico Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Chico?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Chico is under $1,315.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Chico?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Chico is Post on Nord which is listed at $1,165, while the average apartment in Downtown Chico costs $1,850.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 34 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Chico?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Chico have an average cost of $583 which is $1,267 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Chico.
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