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1400 W 3rd St,
Chico, CA 95928
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Rental Market Trends in Chico, CA
Updated July 2026
The average rent in Chico, CA is $1,245/month.
Rent in Chico is 25% lower than the national average rent of $1,662/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.
$1,245/month
Average Rent
625 Sq Ft
Average Size
+1.9%
Change / Year
663
Available Apartments
Chico rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Chico average $953 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Chico average $1,245 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Chico average $1,468 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Chico average $1,727 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
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How much has average rent changed in Chico, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.9%, which averages out to $24 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
July 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Chico, CA
July 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
1%
Below $700/month
12%
$700 - $1,000/month
49%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
29%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
9%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Chico?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Chico is the most affordable neighborhood in Chico.
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Chico?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Chico is the most expensive neighborhood in Chico.
Neighborhood
Average Rent
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Which Chico neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhood in Chico with the most apartments available is Downtown Chico .
Neighborhood
Average Rent
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Chico, CA?
Because the average rent in Chico is $1,245, you’ll want to make about $4,150 per month or $49,800 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.
How does Chico, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Chico, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
View the Chico Area GuideStudio
$943/month
$943/month
One Bedroom
$1,025/month
$1,025/month
Two Bedroom
$1,216/month
$1,216/month
Three Bedroom
$1,687/month
$1,687/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Chico?
The average rent in Chico is $1,245 per month, which is 25.1% lower than the national average of $1,662.
What is the average rent for a house in Chico?
The average rent for a house in Chico, CA is $2,225 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Chico?
Rents in Chico, CA are increasing, with prices up 1.9% year-over-year and $24 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Chico?
In Chico, CA, 49% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 June 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.