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1287 Citrus Ave
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1287 Citrus Ave

1287 Citrus AveChico, CA 95926
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202 W 2nd Ave

ChicoCA95926

Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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137 1/2 west 21st street

ChicoCA95928

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Chico, CA

Pricing Updated: 06/07/2026

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$4,300$59982

Cheapest Available Chico Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Chico, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 418 Hazel St in the Downtown Chico neighborhood priced from $690. Post on Nord in the Downtown Chico neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $779. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chico apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
418 Hazel St1/51BR,5BA$690
Post on NordD14BR,4BA$779
Senior Apartments at B20One Bedroom1BR,1BA$912
034 - Westwood Trees1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,050
1287 Citrus AveCITRUS #51BR,1BA$1,100
Bidwell's Mill Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,100
Phoenix Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,145
1165 Magnolia Ave1155 Magnolia Avenue2BR,1BA$1,145
Riverside Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,150
Rosewood Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chico, CA

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chico area is the $1.34 price per square foot 1521 Nord Ave Model at Nord Gardens in the starting from $2,150. The second greatest value Chico apartment is the 4BR/2.0BA Model at 1119 West Sacramento Avenue starting at $1,595 with a $1.15 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$1.34
1119 West Sacramento Avenue4BR/2.0BA4BR,2BA$1.15
The Loft Apartments3 X 1.53BR,1.5BA$1.16
747 W 4th Ave4 Bed 2 Bath4BR,2BA$1.40
Senator Conness Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.31
The Four Seasons2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.25
Phoenix Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.15
Campus Place Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.36
Bidwell Manor1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.50
Senior Apartments at B20One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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.

Chico, CA
Population: 94,776

Ranked #337

in US Census Population by City

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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 $1,175.

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 34 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 $773 which is $3,527 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chico.

Expert Rental Resources

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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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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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.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.