Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Chico Neighborhood of Chico, CA from $300 (64 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Chico area of Chico.

property at 202 W 2nd Ave

$1,100 - $1,200

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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202 W 2nd Ave

ChicoCA95926

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property at 1050 E 8th St

$1,150

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$1,150
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$1,150

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1050 E 8th St

ChicoCA95928

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property at 1334 Boucher St

$1,300

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$1,300
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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1334 Boucher St

ChicoCA95928

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Wildcat Crossing
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Wildcat Crossing

1115 W Sacramento AveChico, CA 95926
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418 Hazel St
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

418 Hazel St

418 Hazel StChico, 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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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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7th Street Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7th Street Manor

1013 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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Mansion
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mansion

510 Nord AveChico, CA 95926
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1165 Magnolia Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1165 Magnolia Ave

1165 Magnolia AveChico, CA 95926
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Cheapest Available Downtown Chico Apartments for Rent

 

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

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
418 Hazel St1/51BR,5BA$690
Post on NordD14BR,4BA$779
Walnut Tree Manor1 Mile1BR,1BA$1,095
Bidwell's Mill Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,100
034 - Westwood Trees1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,100
1287 Citrus AveCITRUS #61BR,1BA$1,100
Phoenix Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,145
Riverside Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,150
Campus Place Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,180
The Grand Complex1x11BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Chico, CA

As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Chico area is the $1.25 price per square foot 4 Bed 2 Bath Apartment Cedar Park II Model at Cedar Park Apartments in the in the Downtown Chico neighborhood starting from $1,875. The second greatest value Downtown Chico apartment is the 4BR/2.0BA Model at 1119 West Sacramento Avenue starting at $1,695 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the Downtown Chico neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Chico apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cedar Park Apartments4 Bed 2 Bath Apartment Cedar Park II4BR,2BA$1.25
1119 West Sacramento Avenue4BR/2.0BA4BR,2BA$1.22
The Loft Apartments5 X 1.55BR,1.5BA$1.30
747 W 4th Ave4 Bed 2 Bath4BR,2BA$1.40
The Four Seasons2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.44
Phoenix Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.15
Summer Village ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.53
Campus Court ApartmentsWildcat2BR,1BA$1.59
Campus Place Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.36
Bidwell Manor1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.50

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Chico Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Chico?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Chico is at Post on Nord listed at $1,414.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Chico Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Chico Apartment is $690 at 418 Hazel St.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Chico Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Chico is starting from $1,180 at Campus Place Apartments.

What is the most affordable Downtown Chico Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Chico Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Summer Village Apartments and starts from $1,399.

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