Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Chico Neighborhood of Chico, CA from $333 (111 Rentals)

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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 $695. Here are the most affordable Downtown Chico apartments for rent in Chico, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
418 Hazel St1/11BR,1BA$690
0632 - The Boardwalk TownhomesBedroom A3BR,3BA$695
The Social Chico®3x1 House - Apartments3BR,1BA$719
034 - Westwood Trees1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,050
Phoenix Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,145
Riverside Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,150
Summer Village ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,175
MansionAvailable Now! Great 2 Bedroom apartments just ...2BR,1BA$1,175
College Place ApartmentsAvailable Now! 2-Person Special Rate plus a $20...2BR,2BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Chico, CA

As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Chico area is the $1.02 price per square foot Remodeled Three Bedroom Model at 648 W 2nd Ave in the in the Downtown Chico neighborhood starting from $1,525. The second greatest value Downtown Chico apartment is the Reserve Now for Fall 2026 / 1207 W Sacramento/ ... Model at 1207wsac starting at $1,785 with a $1.19 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.
648 W 2nd AveRemodeled Three Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.02
1207wsacReserve Now for Fall 2026 / 1207 W Sacramento/ ...4BR,2BA$1.19
185 E 2nd Ave, Unit Unit 3185 E 2nd Ave2BR,2BA$1.20
Regency Townhomes4 Bedroom 2 Bath4BR,2BA$1.14
College Place ApartmentsAvailable Now! New Rate, Plus a $400 New Lease ...4BR,2BA$1.21
The Loft Apartments3 X 1.53BR,1.5BA$1.12
418 Hazel St1/11BR,1BA$0.53
The Social Chico®4x2 - Apartments4BR,2BA$0.67
Phoenix Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.15
Campus WalkB32BR,2BA$0.76

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Chico Apartments

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 $1,350.

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 63 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 $676 which is $674 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Chico.

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