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1836 Laburnum Ave Chico, CA
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$1,525
1385 E Lindo Ave Chico, CA
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$1,225 - 1,625
1301 Sheridan Ave Chico, CA
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$1,200 - 1,595
1080 E Lassen Ave Chico, CA
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$1,575 - 1,650
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$1,595 - 2,200
100 Sterling Oaks Dr Chico, CA
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$1,125
2485 North Ave Chico, CA
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$1,400
1412 N Cherry St Apt 2 Chico, CA
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$1,500 - 1,650
436 Oak St Chico, CA
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$2,295
Chico, CA
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$1,345
1445 W 3rd St Chico, CA
2 BR | Aug. 14, 2026
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$1,750
One Illahee Ln Chico, CA
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$1,400 - 1,825
2590 2594 California Park Dr Office Chico, CA
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$2,000
618 W 9Th St Chico, CA
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$1,525
747 W 4th Ave Chico, CA
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$2,995
3682 Bay Ave Chico, CA
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$1,175
37 Cameo Dr Chico, CA
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$1,575
Chico, CA
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$1,350
Chico, CA
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$625
703 Salem St Suite 8 Chico, CA
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$1,925
1449 Hobart St Chico, CA
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$1,420 - 1,670
2060 Amanda Way Chico, CA
1 - 2 BR | Aug. 14, 2026
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$1,680 - 1,695
629 W 2nd Ave Chico, CA
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$1,195
348 W Sacramento Ave Chico, CA
1 BR | Aug. 25, 2026
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$599 - 1,025
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1409 W Third St. Chico, CA
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$1,380
1200 W Sacramento Ave Chico, CA
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$1,575
3 Klondike Ct Chico, CA
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$2,050
581 Pomona Ave Chico, CA
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$1,075
1013 W 7Th St Chico, CA
1 BR | Sep. 5, 2026
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50 Cameo Dr Chico, CA
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chico?

Chico Apartments
Bed Type Average Rent Range
Studio $950 $630 - $1,490
1BR $1,200 $690 - $1,600
2BR $1,450 $1,100 - $1,800
3BR $1,670 $1,300 - $2,550
4+BR $1,830 $650 - $3,100

Find a Chico Apartment

Chico is a city that values its parkland immensely. Bidwell Park is the 13th largest city owned park in the United States, and covers over 17% of the city that houses 86,000 people. In addition to the parks that make Chico famous, it is also home to California State University, Chico.

Chico is a city with a few different eclectic claims to fame that extend beyond the park. For example, the National Yo-Yo museum, featuring a Yo-Yo that is over four feet tall can be found here. It is also an agricultural hotbed, with the most important local crop being almonds.

When to Search

Chico is typical of California cities in that it will take longer to find an apartment here than in many other parts of the country. However, compared to much of the rest of the state, finding an apartment in Chico is relatively easy. June and July are months where you should have no problem finding suitable accommodations.

Staying in the Know

Chico landlords can be tough, but they're always going to give the apartment to the person who puts together the best application, and who makes the best impression. Being punctual for meetings, dressing and acting professionally, and putting together a polished application package are important when you're looking for a home.

Life in Chico

Transportation

B-Line transit has a small bus line that has stops in Chico and the surrounding county. However, stay in Chico for long and you'll notice that many of the locals are commuting by bicycle. The city has gained national recognition for its "Bicycle Plan" that was instituted by its Bicycle Advisory Committee, making it one of the most bike-friendly cities in the country.

Where to play

Bidwell Park is one of the first places to go explore on your bicycle. In addition to the bike paths, you can hike, swim, or just relax and just enjoy the outdoors. The Sierra Nevada Taproom and Restaurant is a must see, and the beer they brew can also be found at many other local establishments. For the real, "college bar" experience, head to Madison Bear Garden.

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Chico:
August Rent Report

Welcome to the August 2026 Chico Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the August 2026 key findings and figures for the Chico rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the pricing trends — one-bedroom, two-bedroom, year-over-year and month-over-month — in Chico and surrounding areas and provide comparisons to the entire metro area, nearby cities and some of the most desirable and expensive cities in the United States. Take a look at the last 12 months of Chico average rent prices in the chart below.

Monthly Rent Report

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Chico Rent Prices Decrease From July to August

Chico rent prices decreased over the last month. From July to August, the city experienced a 0% decrease for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Chico one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from July to August, Chico experienced a 0% decrease for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Chico two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $.

August Prices: Chico vs. Surrounding Areas

Rent Prices in Chico and Surrounding Areas

Rent prices have decreased in Chico over the last month. But how have the surrounding areas fared when it comes to the recent volatility in apartment prices? Rent prices in 0 of the Chico suburbs increased last month. On the other hand, 0 local areas experienced a decrease in the price of a one-bedroom apartment.

More key findings include:

  • Rents did not increase in any of the Chico suburbs

  • Rents did not decrease in any of the Chico suburbs.

August 2026 Pricing Trends: Chico vs. National Comparisons

Chico Rent Prices More Affordable Than Major Cities

Rent growth in Chico over the past year has been declining. When compared to major cities nearby, along with some of the most expensive cities in the country, Chico average rent prices appear to be relatively affordable for local residents.

The price for a Chico one-bedroom apartment remains vastly more affordable than four of the largest cities in the United States — New York City, Washington, D.C. San Francisco and Los Angeles. And pricing compares quite similarly to nearby Midwest cities.

For more information about Chico and surrounding area rent prices, take a look at the complete data set below.

Data set for Chico and suburbs

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Methodology

Each month, using over 1 million Rentable listings across the United States, we calculate the median 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rent prices by city, state, and nation, and track the month-over-month percent change. To avoid small sample sizes, we restrict the analysis for our reports to cities meeting minimum population and property count thresholds.