Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Chico Neighborhood of Chico, CA from $700 (10 Rentals)

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

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

Available Now

1050 E 8th St

ChicoCA95928

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property at 1211 Laburnum Ave

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 1

1211 Laburnum Ave

ChicoCA95926

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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. Redwood Cove Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 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 St1/51BR,5BA$690
Redwood Cove ApartmentsUnfurnished Private Bedroom in a 4 Bedroom 2 Ba...4BR,2BA$695
7th Street ManorDownstairs Efficiency 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath - Call ...1BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Chico, CA

As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Chico area is the $1.29 price per square foot * Reserve for Summer 2026* Spacious 4 Bedroom 2... Model at Legacy Townhome - Spacious Townhomes in the in the Downtown Chico neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Downtown Chico apartment is the 4 Bedroom Model at Redwood Glen Apartments starting at $1,880 with a $1.30 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.
Legacy Townhome - Spacious Townhomes* Reserve for Summer 2026* Spacious 4 Bedroom 2...4BR,2BA$1.29
Redwood Glen Apartments4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$1.30
747 W 4th Ave4 Bed 2 Bath4BR,2BA$1.40
La Vista Apartments**Reserve NOW for Summer - $200 Move In Special...3BR,2BA$1.55
Preleasing for Summer!! 2 Bedroom 1 Bath at 6th & Chestnut**RESERVE FOR SUMMER 2026** 2 Bed 1 Bath near ...2BR,1BA$1.45
Phoenix Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.15
Summer Village Apartments (03/26)Two Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.53
The Domicile @ West Sacramento2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.54
Campus Place Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.36
614 Rancheria Dr, Unit B614 Rancheria Dr2BR,1BA$1.57

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Chico

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Chico?

There are currently 380 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Chico, CA with pricing that ranges from $650 to $4,500. There are also 46 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Chico ranging from $765 to $3,250.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Chico?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Chico ranges from $765 to $3,250 with an average monthly rent of $1,952.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Chico?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Chico range from $719 to $2,995, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $765 to $2,700. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $695.

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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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