Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Chico Neighborhood of Chico, CA from $300 (10 Rentals)

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418 Hazel St

ChicoCA95928

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Sheridan Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sheridan Manor

1730 Sheridan AveChico, CA 95926
  • Utilities Included

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Downtown Chico, Chico, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Chico Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Chico area of Chico, CA is a 4 Beds unit found at Post on Nord priced from $871. The Grand Complex has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Downtown Chico apartments for rent in Chico, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Post on NordD14BR,4BA$871
The Grand Complex1x11BR,1BA$1,050
**Reserve Now for Summer 2025** 2 Bedroom Limited Time!!! 1 Bedroom 1 Bath rate1BR,1BA$1,075

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Chico, CA

As of September 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Chico area is the $1.32 price per square foot 4 Bedroom 2 Bath - Garage Model at Pomona Townhomes in the in the Downtown Chico neighborhood starting from $1,975. The second greatest value Downtown Chico apartment is the 4 Bedroom Model at Redwood Glen Apartments starting at $1,800 with a $1.24 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.
Pomona Townhomes4 Bedroom 2 Bath - Garage4BR,2BA$1.32
Redwood Glen Apartments4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$1.24
Graduate Gardens**Available NOW** Graduate Gardens (w/ Yard)4BR,2BA$1.31
1119 West Sacramento Avenue4BR/2.0BA4BR,2BA$1.08
Campus Walk ChicoD14BR,2BA$0.82
Summer Village ApartmentsThree Bedroom Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.39
AMG Townhomes3 Bedroom Townhouse3BR,2BA$1.45
**Reserve Now for Summer 2025** 2 Bedroom **$500 OFF First Month** 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apar...2BR,1BA$1.40
Hazel Student LivingHazel Street3BR,1.5BA$1.35
626 W 1st Ave**Available NOW** 626 W. 1st Ave**!!2BR,1.5BA$1.31

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Chico, Chico, CA

Ranked #1

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Downtown Chico Neighborhood in Chico, CA

Walk Score®

88 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

89 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

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 $1,395.

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Chico is The Grand Complex which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Downtown Chico costs $1,550.

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 39 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 $655 which is $895 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Chico.

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