
Cheap Student Apartments for Rent in Chico, CA from $300 (27 Rentals)
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The Social Chico®

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Gateway

Campus Walk

Redwood Cove Apartments

Pomona West Student Apartments
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Cedar Flats

Village at The Timbers

The Timbers IV Group

626 W 1st Ave
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Graduate Gardens

Stadium Village Apartments

Timber Creek

Wildcat Crossing

The Urban

Mansion
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1165 Magnolia Ave

University Terrace Apartments

508 W Sacramento Ave

9 Lanterns

Jack Scott Apartments

1020 W 3rd St
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390 Ash St

349 Oak St

Hazel Student Living
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chico Apartments
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 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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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.
