Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chico, CA from $300 with Utilities Included (54 Rentals)

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1287 Citrus Ave
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1287 Citrus Ave

1287 Citrus AveChico, CA 95926
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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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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
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Chico Commons
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Chico Commons

2071 Amanda WayChico, CA 95928
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Warner Studios
Studio Apartments

Warner Studios

1488 Warner StChico, 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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Espana Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Espana Gardens

354 Rio Lindo AveChico, CA 95926
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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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7th Street Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7th Street Manor

1043 W 7th StChico, CA 95928
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034 - Westwood Trees
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

034 - Westwood Trees

1425 Nord 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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Humboldt Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Humboldt Park

1850 Humboldt RdChico, CA 95928
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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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321 Normal
2 Bedroom Apartments

321 Normal

321 NormalChico, CA 95928
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Westpark Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Westpark Gardens

1565 N Cherry StChico, CA 95926
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Sierra Sunrise Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sierra Sunrise Apartments

2701 Sierra Sunrise TerChico, CA 95928
Senior Living
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Silverwood Estates
2 Bedroom Apartments

Silverwood Estates

2 Ilahee LnChico, CA 95973
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Hazel Student Living
3 Bedroom Apartments

Hazel Student Living

717 Hazel StChico, CA 95928
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732 Chestnut St
3 Bedroom Apartments

732 Chestnut St

732 Chestnut StChico, CA 95928
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Rio Townhouses
2 Bedroom Apartments

Rio Townhouses

279 Rio Lindo AveChico, CA 95926
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Villa Del Sol
3 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Del Sol

630 W 2nd AveChico, CA 95926
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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, 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.

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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.

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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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Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.

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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.