The Edge
1111 W 8th St,
Chico, CA 95928
$749 - $2,995
1-3 Beds
Downtown Chico
Chico, CA
Downtown Chico - Chico, CA
Area Guide
The charming heart of Chico
Historic
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Charming
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Affordable
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Walkable
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Eclectic
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Picturesque
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Downtown Chico is the thriving retail and cultural center nestled in the heart of the city. Rows of colorful historic buildings contain a bevy of specialty shops, boutiques, art galleries, cafes, museums, theaters, salons, restaurants, and bars centered on the walkable Main Street.
Numerous apartments and houses are available for rent within close reach of the downtown core as well as California State University-Chico and the lower portion of the sprawling Bidwell Park. Renting in Downtown Chico means joining a close-knit community brought together by an array of regular events like Thursday Night Market, Friday Night Concerts, Open Air Marketplace, and Taste of Chico. Getting around the neighborhood is easy, whether you choose to walk, bike, drive, or take B-Line.
Rent Trends
As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Downtown Chico is $849 for a studio, $972 for one bedroom, $1,213 for two bedrooms, and $1,655 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Chico has increased by 2.7% in the past year.
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Studio
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504 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$849/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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379 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$972/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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840 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,213/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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833 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,655/month
Average Rent
Transportation
88
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
89
Biker's Paradise
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Gateway Science Museum
- Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park
- Chico Creek Nature Center
- Bidwell Park
- Bidwell-Sacramento River State Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.