
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chico, CA from $875 (60 Rentals)


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Bidwell's Mill Apartments

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1287 Citrus Ave

202 W 2nd Ave

Phoenix Apartments

Riverside Apartments

Lakeview Apartments

The Timbers IV Group
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1145 W 2nd St, Unit 12

Joshua Tree Apartments

Bidwell Manor

Warner Street Apartments

Eastwood Court Apartments

485 E 6th St

Burnap Gardens Apartments

1144-1136 W 6th St

Westpark Plaza

965 Cyndi Cir
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1200 Park Avenue Senior Residential

Lava Ridge Apartments

North Creek Crossings @ Meriam Park

Cinnamon Village

418 Hazel St

The Courtyards on Rio Lindo Senior Apartments

Sheridan Manor

Ash Street Apartments

Campus Place Apartments

Chico Commons
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Espana Gardens

Joshua Tree

Harvest Park

7th Street Manor

Country Lane Apartments

Bidwell Oaks Apartments

Sierra Sunrise Apartments

034 - Westwood Trees

Bar Triangle

7th Street Manor
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Palo Verde Apartments

Lassen View Apartments

East Lindo Senior Apartments

Chestnut Arms

Chico Villa East Apartments

Cedar Springs Apartments

Humboldt Park

1075 Cypress St

Rosewood Apartments

Palo Alto Apartments
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Chico, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chico?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chico Studio Apartments | $1,320 | $750 | $1,794 |
| Chico 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,337 | $875 | $2,049 |
| Chico 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,531 | $695 | $2,303 |
| Chico 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,719 | $665 | $2,495 |
| Chico 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,536 | $599 | $2,980 |
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Chico, CAPopulation: 94,776
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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 $1,200.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chico?
The cheapest apartment in Chico is 418 Hazel St which is listed at $690, while the average apartment in Chico costs $4,300.
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 69 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 $757 which is $3,543 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chico.
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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention
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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide
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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.