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1400 W 3rd St,
Chico, CA 95928
$699 - $719
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Area Guide
California State University, Chico Chico, CA
An academic landmark of the Sacramento Valley
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California State University, Chico is consistently recognized as one of the top public universities in the region, providing exceptional academic and research opportunities since 1889. The historic campus serves as a cultural and intellectual hub for north-central California, and a major focal point for the city of Chico. Chico State occupies a quiet, somewhat rural pocket of the state, about ninety minutes from Sacramento. The campus sits adjacent to Downtown Chico, putting you within easy walking distance of the numerous unique restaurants, bars, coffeehouses, and theaters around the city center. You’ll also enjoy easy access to the parks along Big Chico Creek, with trails leading all the away into the sprawling Upper Bidwell Park in the nearby foothills. The neighborhoods surrounding Chico State are full of apartments and houses within a short walk of the main campus, but living downtown will put you closest to most of the major campus buildings.
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Chico, CA is $940 for a studio, $1,245 for one bedroom, $1,469 for two bedrooms, and $1,755 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Chico has increased by 2.2% in the past year.
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Studio
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376 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$940/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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623 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,245/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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913 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,469/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,140 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,755/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly California State University, Chico - Chico, CA (University) is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80
/ 100
Daily Essentials
California State University, Chico - Chico, CA (University) offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk
Groceries
60
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
60
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
50
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
60
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in California State University, Chico - Chico, CA (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
30
/ 100
Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
40
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
90
/ 100
Scores provided by
Schools
Public
Grades K-5
406 Students
Public
Grades K-5
406 Students
Public
Grades K-5
597 Students
Public
Grades K-5
597 Students
Public
Grades K-5
571 Students
Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High School
Public
Grades 6-8
716 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
716 Students
Public
Grades K-12
916 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
861 Students
Public
Grades K-8
585 Students
Inspire School of Arts and Sciences
Public
Grades 9-12
332 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,978 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,978 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,804 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,804 Students
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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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