
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chico, TX from $500 (42 Rentals)
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Churchill at Champions Circle

Country Club Estates

Reata West Apartments

Eagle's Point Apartments

Crestwood Apartments

Highland Terrace Apartments

The Laredo
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32hundred Windsor

Estate Villas at Krum Apartments

Crestview Place Apartments

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Birchway Sanger

Stafford Place

Reatta Ranch Apartments

The Ruby at Chadwick Commons

Westwind Manor
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The Opal

Converge Justin

Bexley Champions Circle

Harvest House

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Marlowe Wellington

Jefferson Northlake

Birchstone Northlake

Sire Wellington
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35 West at Champions Circle Apartments

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Retreat at Krum

Chisholm Trail Decatur

Avondale Farms Seniors

309 E Nelson St

The Grove at Brushy Creek

Knoll Creek Apartments

Azle Creek Apartments
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Reserve at Decatur

Alvord Hills Apartments

The Legends at Eagle Mountain Lake

134 Private Rd 3228

911 US-81

124 Private Road 3230

10915 Shady Oaks Dr

310 S Wickham St
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Wayfare - Cibolo Hills

807 Adkins St
Chico, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chico?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chico Studio Apartments | $1,252 | $945 | $1,500 |
| Chico 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,623 | $532 | $3,748 |
| Chico 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,138 | $631 | $6,864 |
| Chico 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,584 | $824 | $5,806 |
| Chico 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,036 | $1,119 | $3,324 |
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Cheapest Available Chico Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Chico, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Legacy Trails of Decatur - 55 Plus Apartments priced from $532. Country Club Estates in the Downtown Mineral Wells neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $699. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chico apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy Trails of Decatur - 55 Plus Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $532 |
| Country Club Estates | 1br duplex | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| Eagle's Point Apartments | Studio One | Studio,1BA | $945 |
| Reata West Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Crestwood Apartments | Loft | 1BR,1BA | $1,020 |
| The Laredo | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,093 |
| The Legends at Eagle Mountain Lake | Wayfarer | 1BR,1BA | $1,144 |
| 32hundred Windsor | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Estate Villas at Krum Apartments | Sedona | 1BR,1BA | $1,168 |
| Stafford Place | A2 L | 1BR,1BA | $1,177 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chico, TX and Nearby
As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chico area is the $1.39 price per square foot Coriander Model at Covey Homes Azle in the starting from $2,296. The second greatest value Chico apartment is the C1 Model at Birchway Sanger starting at $2,299 with a $1.53 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Chico apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covey Homes Azle | Coriander | 4BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| Birchway Sanger | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.53 |
| Tricon Rancho Canyon | Plan 1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| Birchstone Northlake | C1 Premium Renovation | 3BR,2BA | $1.56 |
| Westwind Manor | 2 Bed / 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.08 |
| Crestwood Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| 32hundred Windsor | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Reata West Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Legacy Trails of Decatur - 55 Plus Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.71 |
| Country Club Estates | 1br duplex | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chico Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Chico?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Chico is at Eagle's Point Apartments listed at $945.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Chico Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Chico Apartment is $532 at Legacy Trails of Decatur - 55 Plus Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Chico Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Chico is starting from $631 at Legacy Trails of Decatur - 55 Plus Apartments.
What is the most affordable Chico Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Chico Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Country Club Estates and starts from $889.
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Written by: Robin Stewart
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