Creekview Homes
1145 W 9th St,
Chico, CA 95928
$1,675 - $1,895
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 April 2026, the average apartment rent in Downtown Chico is $850 for a studio, $987 for one bedroom, $1,232 for two bedrooms, and $1,727 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Chico has increased by 1.9% in the past year.
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Studio
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495 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$850/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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464 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$987/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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835 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,232/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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837 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,727/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Downtown Chico - Chico, CA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Downtown Chico - Chico, CA offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk
Groceries
80
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
70
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
60
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
70
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Downtown Chico - Chico, CA from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
40
/ 100
Good Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
60
/ 100
Somewhat Noisy
Quiet Score
80
/ 100
Scores provided by
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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Methodology
† 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 February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.