
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Chico Neighborhood of Chico, CA from $300 (10 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Chico area of Chico.


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Downtown Chico, Chico, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Chico?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Chico Studio Apartments | $1,377 | $750 | $1,794 |
Downtown Chico 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,041 | $690 | $2,049 |
Downtown Chico 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,335 | $539 | $2,750 |
Downtown Chico 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,474 | $665 | $2,800 |
Downtown Chico 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,318 | $599 | $2,980 |
Downtown Chico 5 Bedroom Apartments | $806 | $806 | $806 |
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There are currently 10 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Chico Neighborhood of Chico, CA.
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Post on Nord | D1 | 4BR,4BA | $871 |
The Grand Complex | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
**Reserve Now for Summer 2025** 2 Bedroom | Limited Time!!! 1 Bedroom 1 Bath rate | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Pomona Townhomes | 4 Bedroom 2 Bath - Garage | 4BR,2BA | $1.32 |
Redwood Glen Apartments | 4 Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $1.24 |
Graduate Gardens | **Available NOW** Graduate Gardens (w/ Yard) | 4BR,2BA | $1.31 |
1119 West Sacramento Avenue | 4BR/2.0BA | 4BR,2BA | $1.08 |
Campus Walk Chico | D1 | 4BR,2BA | $0.82 |
Summer Village Apartments | Three Bedroom Two Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.39 |
AMG Townhomes | 3 Bedroom Townhouse | 3BR,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 Living | Hazel Street | 3BR,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 LifestyleDowntown Chico, Chico, CA
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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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