
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chico, CA from $300 (35 Rentals)
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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 |
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Cheap Chico Studio Apartments | $1,420 | $750 | $1,794 |
Cheap Chico 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,412 | $690 | $2,049 |
Cheap Chico 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,489 | $539 | $2,750 |
Cheap Chico 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,625 | $600 | $2,995 |
Cheap Chico 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,385 | $599 | $3,500 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Chico, CA
Pricing Updated: 07/24/2025Current 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:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Downtown Chico | $1,582 | $539 | 104 |
Cheapest Available Chico Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Chico, CA is a 3 Beds unit found at Stadium Village Apartments in the Downtown Chico neighborhood priced from $600. Post on Nord in the Downtown Chico neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $871. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chico apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Stadium Village Apartments | **ONE BEDROOM Lease Takeover-Available NOW for... | 3BR,2BA | $600 |
Post on Nord | D1 | 4BR,4BA | $871 |
Compass Point Apartments | One Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1,045 |
The Grand Complex | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
**Reserve Now for Summer 2025** 2 Bedroom | Limited Time!!! 1 Bedroom 1 Bath rate | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
Harvest Park | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,135 |
626 W 1st Ave | **Reserve for SUMMER 2025** 2 Bed 1.5 Bath (1s... | 2BR,1BA | $1,175 |
Great Location, Check These Out! | 1155 Magnolia Avenue | 2BR,1BA | $1,195 |
Eastwood Gardens | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,225 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chico, CA
As of July 24, 2025 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 4BR/2.0BA Model at The Four Seasons starting at $1,695 with a $1.13 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Nord Gardens | 1521 Nord Ave | 4BR,2BA | $1.27 |
The Four Seasons | 4BR/2.0BA | 4BR,2BA | $1.13 |
1119 West Sacramento Avenue | 4BR/2.0BA | 4BR,2BA | $1.15 |
Regency Townhomes | Limited Time Special – Huge 4 Bedroom Apartment... | 3BR,2BA | $1.22 |
The Villas at Chico | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
Stadium Village Apartments | **ONE BEDROOM Lease Takeover-Available NOW for... | 3BR,2BA | $0.63 |
Campus Walk Chico | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
Harvest Park | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
595 E 3rd St, Unit #1 | 595 E 3rd St | Studio ,1BA | $1.11 |
626 W 1st Ave | **Reserve for SUMMER 2025** 2 Bed 1.5 Bath (1s... | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.31 |
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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.
Best Local Schools in Chico, CA
Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High
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Getting Around Chico, CA
Walk Score®
61 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
73 / 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 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 $1,225.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chico?
The cheapest apartment in Chico is The Grand Complex which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Chico costs $1,582.
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 37 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 $654 which is $928 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chico.
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