1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chico, CA (166 Rentals)

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Sandalwood Apartments
$1,250 - $1,295
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$1,200 - $1,345
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$1,250 - $1,395
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Sandalwood Apartments

1055 E Lassen AveChico, CA 95973
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7th Street Manor
$1,000 - $1,075
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$970 - $1,255
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$1,000 - $1,285
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 23

7th Street Manor

1043 W 7th StChico, CA 95928
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$690 - $2,760

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418 Hazel St

ChicoCA95928
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848 W 1st Street
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848 W 1st Street

848 W 1st StChico, CA 95928
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817 Rio Chico Way
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817 Rio Chico Way

817 Rio Chico WayChico, CA 95928
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318 W 7th Street
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318 W 7th Street

318 W 7th StChico, CA 95928
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7th Street Manor
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7th Street Manor

1013 W 7th StChico, CA 95928
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581 E 5th Ave
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581 E 5th Ave

581 E 5th AveChico, CA 95926
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1309 Jackson St
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1309 Jackson St

1309 Jackson StChico, CA 95928
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385 E 3rd St
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385 E 3rd St

385 E 3rd StChico, CA 95928
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1574 East Ave
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1574 East Ave

1574 East AveChico, CA 95926
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1823 Palm Ave
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1823 Palm Ave

1823 Palm AveChico, CA 95926
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282 E 8th St
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282 E 8th St

282 E 8th StChico, CA 95928
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8 Lorayne Ct
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8 Lorayne Ct

8 Lorayne CtChico, CA 95926
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1648 Normal Ave
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1648 Normal Ave

1648 Normal AveChico, CA 95928
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604 Salem St
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604 Salem St

604 Salem StChico, CA 95928
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Chico 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: March 02, 2026

There are currently 6 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Chico, CA neighborhoods that range in price from $650 to $1,575. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Chico with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Downtown Chico6$1,145$650

Largest Available Chico 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Chico, CA is found at Phoenix Apartments in the Downtown Chico neighborhood and is 1,000 square feet priced from $1,145. EATON RANCH APARTMENTS has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 878 square feet and currently listed start at $1,650. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Chico:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Phoenix Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1,000 Sq Ft$1,145
EATON RANCH APARTMENTSA1878 Sq Ft$1,650
Avery Oaks Apartments1 Bed 1 bath850 Sq Ft$1,500
Compass Point ApartmentsTwo Bed850 Sq Ft$1,245
Villa Risa ApartmentsNewly Built - 1 Bed, 1 Bath - Call for Availabi...833 Sq Ft$1,500
Eaton VillageEsplanade770 Sq Ft$1,400
The Crossings1 Bedroom 1 Bath722 Sq Ft$1,500
417 Orange St1BR/1.0BA678 Sq Ft$1,250
Riverside Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom650 Sq Ft$1,150

Cheapest Available Chico 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of March 02, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Chico, CA is the 1BR/1.0BA Model starting from $1,100 at 034 - Westwood Trees in the Downtown Chico neighborhood. The second most affordable Chico 1 Bedroom is the 1x1 Model at Forest Park starting at $1,129 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Chico is currently $1,324. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Chico:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
034 - Westwood Trees1BR/1.0BA$1,100
Forest Park1x1$1,129
Phoenix Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath$1,145
Riverside Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$1,150
The Grand Complex1x1$1,150
Joshua Tree Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath$1,200
Lassen Villa Apartments1x1L$1,200
Compass Point ApartmentsTwo Bed$1,245
Sandalwood ApartmentsOne bedroom$1,250

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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.

Chico, CA
Population: 94,776

Ranked #337

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Chico Apartments

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Chico Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Chico is $1,324.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Chico Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Chico is a 1,000 square feet unit starting from $1,145 at Phoenix Apartments.

What is the average size for Chico 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Chico is currently 720 sq ft.

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