Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chico, CA from $300 (37 Rentals)

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property at 418 Hazel St

$690 - $2,760

1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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418 Hazel St

ChicoCA95928
property at 1048 Warner St

$1,050 - $1,360

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available May 27

1048 Warner St

ChicoCA95926

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Parkside Terrace
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside Terrace

2161-2162 Hartford DrChico, CA 95928
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Lava Ridge Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lava Ridge Apartments

2796 Native Oak DrChico, CA 95928
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Wildcat Crossing
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Wildcat Crossing

1115 W Sacramento AveChico, CA 95926
Student Housing
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Cinnamon Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cinnamon Village

1650 Forest AveChico, CA 95928
Senior Living
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Sheridan Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sheridan Manor

1730 Sheridan AveChico, CA 95926
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Bidwell Oaks Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bidwell Oaks Apartments

700 Salem StChico, CA 95928
Senior Living
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Chico Commons
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Chico Commons

2071 Amanda WayChico, CA 95928
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Senior Apartments at B20
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Senior Apartments at B20

1990 Belgium AveChico, CA 95928
Corporate Housing
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Warner Studios
Studio Apartments

Warner Studios

1488 Warner StChico, CA 95926
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Espana Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Espana Gardens

354 Rio Lindo AveChico, CA 95926
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Joshua Tree
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Joshua Tree

481-491 Posada WayChico, CA 95973
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Ceres Plaza Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ceres Plaza Apartments

1459 E Lassen AveChico, CA 95973
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Harvest Park
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Harvest Park

75 Harvest Park CtChico, CA 95926

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Northwood Apartments
3 Bedroom Apartments

Northwood Apartments

363 Rio Lindo AveChico, CA 95926
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Chico Courtyards
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Chico Courtyards

2333 Pillsbury RdChico, CA 95926
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034 - Westwood Trees
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

034 - Westwood Trees

1425 Nord AveChico, CA 95926
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Bar Triangle
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bar Triangle

2225 Bar Triangle StChico, CA 95928
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7th Street Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7th Street Manor

1013 W 7th StChico, CA 95928
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Chico, CA

Pricing Updated: 01/22/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Chico, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Chico Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Chico$4,650$69047

Cheapest Available Chico Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Chico, CA is a 4 Beds unit found at Wildcat Crossing in the Downtown Chico neighborhood priced from $655. Redwood Cove Apartments in the Downtown Chico neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chico apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Wildcat CrossingRenovated 4bd4BR,2BA$655
Redwood Cove ApartmentsUnfurnished Private Bedroom in a 4 Bedroom 2 Ba...4BR,2BA$695
Pomona West Student ApartmentsStandard Unfurnished Apartment (4 Bedroom 2 Bat...4BR,2BA$710
The URBAN - Reserve for Summer 2026! Luxury Student Housing Complex, Individual and group lease o...The URBAN - $200 SIGNING BONUS - Spring Semeste...1BR,1BA$820
Harvest ParkOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$970
Westpark PlazaStudioStudio,1BA$1,040
Compass Point ApartmentsOne Bed2BR,1BA$1,045
034 - Westwood Trees1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,050
Phoenix Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,145

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chico, CA

As of January 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chico area is the $1.27 price per square foot 1521 Nord Ave Model at Nord Gardens in the starting from $2,025. The second greatest value Chico apartment is the 1256 Warner St Model at 1256 Warner St, Unit C starting at $1,850 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Downtown Chico neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chico apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Nord Gardens1521 Nord Ave4BR,2BA$1.27
1256 Warner St, Unit C1256 Warner St4BR,2BA$1.23
Redwood Glen Apartments4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$1.31
1119 West Sacramento Avenue4BR/2.0BA4BR,2BA$1.22
The Loft Apartments3 X 1.53BR,1.5BA$1.23
Regency TownhomesLimited Time Special – Huge 4 Bedroom Apartment...3BR,2BA$1.22
Summer Village ApartmentsThree Bedroom Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.22
Glenbrook ApartmentsStandard Two Bed Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.33
Phoenix Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.15
Campus WalkB22BR,2BA$1.36

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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.

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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 The URBAN - Reserve for Summer 2026! Luxury Student Housing Complex, Individual and group lease o... which is listed at $820, while the average apartment in Chico costs $4,650.

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 7 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 $647 which is $4,003 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chico.

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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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