The Social Chico®
1400 W 3rd St,
Chico, CA 95928
$699 - $719
3-4 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Chico, CA
What is the average rent in Chico, CA?
$1,247/month
Average Rent
623 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+2.4%
Increase in the Last Year
Chico, CA Rental Market Overview
The average rent in Chico, CA is $1,247 per month. This is 24% lower than the national average rent of $1,644/month, making renting in Chico more affordable than most cities in the US.
- Studio apartments in Chico average $941 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Chico average $1,247 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Chico average $1,469 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Chico average $1,753 or more per month.
Data Updated: June, 2026
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How much has average rent changed in Chico, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.4%, which averages out to $30 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 June 2026
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Rent Ranges in Chico, CA
Last Updated June 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
Last Updated Today
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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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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Which Chico neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhood in Chico with the most apartments available is Downtown Chico .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Chico, CA?
Because the average rent in Chico is $1,247, you’ll want to make about $4,156 per month or $49,872 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.
Studio
$850/month
$850/month
One Bedroom
$1,010/month
$1,010/month
Two Bedroom
$1,226/month
$1,226/month
Three Bedroom
$1,717/month
$1,717/month
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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 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.