
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chico, CA from $599 (62 Rentals)


Senior Apartments at B20

Walnut Tree Manor

Riverside Apartments

202 W 2nd Ave

Senator Conness Apartments

626 W 1st Ave

El Sereno Apartments

Bidwell's Mill Apartments

Village at The Timbers
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The Timbers IV Group

Sandalwood Apartments

Phoenix Apartments

Lakeview Apartments

Acacia Apartments

1276 Humboldt Ave

Campus Court Apartments

Graduate Gardens

Chico Meadows Apartments

Stadium Village Apartments
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Summer Village Apartments

1200 Park Avenue Senior Residential

Parkside Terrace

Lava Ridge Apartments

North Creek Crossings @ Meriam Park

Cinnamon Village

Chico Commons

Ceres Plaza Apartments

Campus Place Apartments

Ash Street Apartments
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Chico Courtyards

Espana Gardens

Compass Point Apartments

Bidwell Oaks Apartments

Cedar Grove Apartments

Mansion

Country Lane Apartments

1165 Magnolia Ave

Cedar Springs Apartments

141 W Lassen Ave
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Campus Place Apartments

Mountain View Apartments

University Terrace Apartments

508 W Sacramento Ave

321 Normal

9 Lanterns

Bar Triangle

7th Street Manor

Eastwood Gardens

Lassen View 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 | $1,218 | $750 | $1,775 |
| Chico 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,391 | $875 | $2,064 |
| Chico 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,402 | $599 | $2,195 |
| Chico 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,772 | $719 | $2,495 |
| Chico 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,462 | $659 | $2,980 |
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Chico, CAPopulation: 94,776
Ranked #337
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Best Local Schools in Chico, CA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chico Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chico?
The cheapest apartment in Chico is Senior Apartments at B20 which is listed at $1,090, 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 71 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 $733 which is $3,567 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chico.
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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It
Written by: Robin Stewart
Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention
Written by: Robin Stewart
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
Written by: Robin Stewart
Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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.