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Rental Market Trends in Chico, CA

What is the average rent in Chico, CA?

$1,239/month

Average Rent

624 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.7%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Chico, CA is $1,239 per month. This is 24% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/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 $940 per month for a studio, $1,239 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,471 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,732 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$940/month
376 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,239/month
624 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,471/month
912 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,732/month
1,124 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,651/month
676 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,168/month
1,126 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,666/month
1,381 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 1.7%, which averages out to $22 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Chico, CA
Last Updated April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Chico, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
2% Below $700/month
12% $700 - $1,000/month
49% $1,001 - $1,500/month
28% $1,501 - $2,000/month
10% Above $2,000/month

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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
$1,018/month
473 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Chico?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Chico
$1,018/month
473 Sq Ft

Which Chico neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Chico
$1,018/month
473 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 $1,239, you’ll want to make about $4,130 per month or $49,560 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
$850/month
$850/month
One Bedroom
$988/month
$988/month
Two Bedroom
$1,229/month
$1,229/month
Three Bedroom
$1,726/month
$1,726/month
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EATON RANCH APARTMENTS

EATON RANCH APARTMENTS

2833 Eaton Rd,
Chico, CA 95973

$1,650 - $2,420

1-3 Beds

Heritage Landing Apartments

Heritage Landing Apartments

4200 Nord Hwy,
Chico, CA 95973

$1,475 - $1,675

1-2 Beds

Redwood Cove Apartments

Redwood Cove Apartments

621 Pomona Ave,
Chico, CA 95928

$695 - $1,995

2-4 Beds

Creekview Homes

Creekview Homes

1145 W 9th St,
Chico, CA 95928

$1,675 - $1,895

3 Beds

Property Management Companies in Chico, CA

CY Property Management
CY Property Management
  • 10

    Communities

  • 230

    Units

  • 1

    City

10 Communities in Chico
OSM Investment Company
OSM Investment Company
  • 18

    Communities

  • 1,001

    Units

  • 10

    Cities

6 Communities in Chico
RCMI
RCMI
  • 19

    Communities

  • 2,939

    Units

  • 15

    Cities

2 Communities in Chico
Starock Group
Starock Group
  • 11

    Communities

  • 1,230

    Units

  • 7

    Cities

2 Communities in Chico
Trinity Property Consultants
Trinity Property Consultants
  • 170

    Communities

  • 42,692

    Units

  • 97

    Cities

1 Community in Chico
Cambridge Real Estate Services
Cambridge Real Estate Services
  • 16

    Communities

  • 2,348

    Units

  • 14

    Cities

1 Community in Chico
Westcal Management
Westcal Management
  • 20

    Communities

  • 2,021

    Units

  • 12

    Cities

1 Community in Chico
KJAX Real Estate Investment Services
KJAX Real Estate Investment Services
  • 17

    Communities

  • 2,029

    Units

  • 6

    Cities

1 Community in Chico

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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