Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Chico Neighborhood of Chico, CA from $300 (50 Rentals)

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1287 Citrus Ave
$1,100
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1287 Citrus Ave

1287 Citrus AveChico, CA 95926
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$1,100 - $1,200

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202 W 2nd Ave

ChicoCA95926

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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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Warner Studios
Studio Apartments

Warner Studios

1488 Warner StChico, CA 95926
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Bidwell Oaks Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bidwell Oaks Apartments

700 Salem StChico, CA 95928
Senior Living
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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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Mansion
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mansion

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

1165 Magnolia Ave

1165 Magnolia AveChico, CA 95926
Student Housing

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508 W Sacramento Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

508 W Sacramento Ave

508 W Sacramento AveChico, CA 95926
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321 Normal
2 Bedroom Apartments

321 Normal

321 NormalChico, CA 95928
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9 Lanterns
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

9 Lanterns

704 W 2nd AveChico, CA 95926
Student Housing
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Westpark Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Westpark Gardens

1565 N Cherry StChico, CA 95926
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1020 W 3rd St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1020 W 3rd St

1020 W 3rd StChico, CA 95928
Student Housing

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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. 0632 - The Boardwalk Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $760. Here are the most affordable Downtown Chico apartments for rent in Chico, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
418 Hazel St1/51BR,5BA$690
0632 - The Boardwalk TownhomesPrivate Bedroom and Bathroom in brand new 3 bed...3BR,1BA$760
Post on NordD14BR,4BA$779
The UrbanThe URBAN - Fall Semester Lease! Limited Availa...1BR,1BA$870
828 W. Sacramento Ave. Apt.# 4 (K)828 W. Sacramento Ave. Apt.# 4 (K) - 11BR,1BA$985
034 - Westwood Trees1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,050
Phoenix Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,145
Riverside Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,150
Walnut Tree ManorUpper Park2BR,1BA$1,195
Warner Street Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Chico, CA

As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Chico area is the $1.24 price per square foot **Available NOW - Move In Special** Graduate Ga... Model at Graduate Gardens in the in the Downtown Chico neighborhood starting from $1,795. The second greatest value Downtown Chico apartment is the 4 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Regency Townhomes starting at $1,821 with a $1.26 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.
Graduate Gardens**Available NOW - Move In Special** Graduate Ga...4BR,2BA$1.24
Regency Townhomes4 Bedroom 2 Bath4BR,2BA$1.26
Cedar Park Apartments4 Bed 2 Bath Townhome Cedar Park I4BR,2BA$1.32
The Loft Apartments3 X 1.53BR,1.5BA$1.12
1505 West 3rd Street (K)1505 West 3rd Street (K) - #F4BR,2BA$1.13
418 Hazel St1/51BR,5BA$0.53
747 W 4th Ave4 Bed 2 Bath4BR,2BA$1.40
Redwood Glen ApartmentsHouse2BR,1BA$1.36
9 LanternsGreat Rate! Units Available for Summer 2026! $3...3BR,2BA$1.27
Phoenix Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.15

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Chico Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Chico?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Chico is under $1,200.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Chico?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Chico is 418 Hazel St which is listed at $690, while the average apartment in Downtown Chico costs $4,300.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 69 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Chico?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Chico have an average cost of $757 which is $3,543 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Chico.

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