
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Chico Neighborhood of Chico, CA from $300 (9 Rentals)
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0632 - The Boardwalk Townhomes
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 | $1,553 | $750 | $1,784 |
Downtown Chico 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,189 | $750 | $2,049 |
Downtown Chico 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,182 | $529 | $1,625 |
Downtown Chico 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,671 | $712 | $5,500 |
Downtown Chico 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,756 | $646 | $3,600 |
Downtown Chico 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,103 | $806 | $2,295 |
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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. Cedar Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Downtown Chico apartments for rent in Chico, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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0632 - The Boardwalk Townhomes | Private Bedroom and Bathroom in brand new 3 bed... | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Cedar Flats | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
Post on Nord | D1 | 4BR,4BA | $971 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Chico, CA
As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Chico area is the $1.43 price per square foot **Preleasing for Summer 2025** 5 Bedroom 2 Bat... Model at The Legacy Townhomes in the in the Downtown Chico neighborhood starting from $2,850. The second greatest value Downtown Chico apartment is the 4 bedroom No garage Model at Pomona Townhomes starting at $2,045 with a $1.36 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Legacy Townhomes | **Preleasing for Summer 2025** 5 Bedroom 2 Bat... | 5BR,2BA | $1.43 |
Pomona Townhomes | 4 bedroom No garage | 4BR,2BA | $1.36 |
The Loft Apartments | 5 X 1.5 | 5BR,1.5BA | $1.16 |
441 W 2nd Ave | **Available NOW**4bd/2ba** 441 W. 2nd Ave | 4BR,2BA | $1.44 |
Summer Village Apartments | Three Bedroom Two Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.44 |
La Vista Apartments | **Reserve for SUMMER 2025** La Vista Apartments | 3BR,2BA | $1.48 |
**Reserve Now for Summer 2025** 2 Bedroom | **Reserve Now for Summer 2025** 2 Bedroom 1 Ba... | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
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 |
Cedar Flats | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Chico, Chico, CA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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 $1,270.
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 35 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 $637 which is $1,213 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Chico.
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