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Rental Market Trends in Chico, CA

What is the average rent in Chico, CA?

$1,209/month

Average Rent

621 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.4%

Increase in the Last Year

As of September 2025, the average rent in Chico, CA is $1,209 per month. This is 26% lower than the national average rent of $1,639/month, making renting in Chico more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Chico, you can expect to pay about $913 per month for a studio, $1,209 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,433 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,742 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$913/month
376 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,209/month
621 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,433/month
918 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,742/month
1,136 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,415/month
462 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,962/month
1,215 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,095/month
1,107 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,299/month
1,528 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Chico, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.4%, which averages out to $17 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Chico?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Chico is the most affordable neighborhood in Chico.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Chico
$906/month
432 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Chico?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Chico is the most expensive neighborhood in Chico.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Chico
$906/month
432 Sq Ft

Which Chico neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Chico with the most apartments available is Downtown Chico .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Chico
$906/month
432 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Chico, CA?

Because the average rent in Chico is $1,209, you’ll want to make about $4,030 per month or $48,360 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Chico, CA

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Apartment Averages

Downtown Chico

Chico, CA

Downtown Chico

Chico, CA

Studio
$760/month
$760/month
One Bedroom
$935/month
$935/month
Two Bedroom
$1,173/month
$1,173/month
Three Bedroom
$2,048/month
$2,048/month
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$1,475 - $1,675

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2297 Sadie Ln,
Chico, CA 95928

$1,600 - $1,965

1-2 Beds

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Pomona West Student Apartments

815 Pomona Ave,
Chico, CA 95928

$710 - $2,980

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The Edge

1111 W 8th St,
Chico, CA 95928

$749

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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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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