Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chico, CA from $300 (35 Rentals)

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Parkside Terrace
2 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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Chico Commons
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Chico Commons

2071 Amanda WayChico, CA 95928
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Sheridan Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sheridan Manor

1730 Sheridan AveChico, CA 95926
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Palo Alto Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Palo Alto Apartments

353 Rio Lindo AveChico, 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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7th Street Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7th Street Manor

1013 W 7th StChico, CA 95928
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Senior Apartments at B20
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Senior Apartments at B20

1990 Belgium AveChico, CA 95928
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Warner Studios
Studio Apartments

Warner Studios

1488 Warner StChico, CA 95926
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7th Street Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7th Street Manor

1043 W 7th StChico, CA 95928
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Northwood Apartments
3 Bedroom Apartments

Northwood Apartments

363 Rio Lindo AveChico, CA 95926
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Sierra Sunrise Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sierra Sunrise Apartments

2701 Sierra Sunrise TerChico, CA 95928
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Chico, CA

Pricing Updated: 07/24/2025

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$1,582$539104

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stadium Village Apartments**ONE BEDROOM Lease Takeover-Available NOW for...3BR,2BA$600
Post on NordD14BR,4BA$871
Compass Point ApartmentsOne Bed2BR,1BA$1,045
The Grand Complex1x11BR,1BA$1,050
**Reserve Now for Summer 2025** 2 Bedroom Limited Time!!! 1 Bedroom 1 Bath rate1BR,1BA$1,075
Harvest ParkTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,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 Avenue2BR,1BA$1,195
Eastwood GardensTwo Bedroom2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Nord Gardens1521 Nord Ave4BR,2BA$1.27
The Four Seasons4BR/2.0BA4BR,2BA$1.13
1119 West Sacramento Avenue4BR/2.0BA4BR,2BA$1.15
Regency TownhomesLimited Time Special – Huge 4 Bedroom Apartment...3BR,2BA$1.22
The Villas at Chico2x12BR,1BA$1.08
Stadium Village Apartments**ONE BEDROOM Lease Takeover-Available NOW for...3BR,2BA$0.63
Campus Walk ChicoB32BR,2BA$1.23
Harvest ParkTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.23
595 E 3rd St, Unit #1595 E 3rd StStudio ,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.

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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

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.

Expert Rental Resources

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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