Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Chico Neighborhood of Chico, CA from $300 (8 Rentals)

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Sheridan Manor
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Sheridan Manor

1730 Sheridan AveChico, CA 95926
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Cheapest Available Downtown Chico Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Chico area of Chico, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 0632 - The Boardwalk Townhomes priced from $750. Post on Nord has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $971. Here are the most affordable Downtown Chico apartments for rent in Chico, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
0632 - The Boardwalk TownhomesPrivate Bedroom and Bathroom in brand new 3 bed...1BR,1BA$750
Post on NordD14BR,4BA$971
034 - Westwood Trees1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,015

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Chico, CA

As of April 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown 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 Downtown Chico apartment is the 4 bedroom No garage Model at Pomona Townhomes starting at $1,945 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Downtown Chico neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown 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
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
441 W 2nd Ave**Available NOW**4bd/2ba** 441 W. 2nd Ave4BR,2BA$1.44
Summer Village ApartmentsThree Bedroom Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.44
**Reserve Now for Summer 2025** 2 Bedroom **Reserve Now for Summer 2025** 2 Bedroom 1 Ba...2BR,1BA$1.46
La Vista Apartments**Reserve for SUMMER 2025** La Vista Apartments3BR,2BA$1.48
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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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Chico, Chico, CA

Ranked #1

Among neighborhoods in Chico, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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

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 0632 - The Boardwalk Townhomes which is listed at $750, 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 $606 which is $1,244 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Chico.

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