How much is the average rent in Chico, CA for 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments?

Chico's 1-bedroom apartments averaged around $1,200 per month in 2025, while 2-bedroom units averaged around $1,500 per month. Both apartment types saw rent increases from the previous year, with 1-bedrooms rising 11.3% and 2-bedrooms increasing 2.7%.

When is the best time to look for an apartment in Chico, CA?

September through December offers the best rental opportunities in Chico, with September seeing the lowest rents of the year. December and October show reduced competition among renters, giving you more negotiating power, while August has the highest rent with a 3.7% difference between peak and off-peak pricing.

What are the best neighborhoods to rent an apartment in Chico, CA?

The Avenues offers the largest inventory with 235 listings and excellent walkability, while Downtown Chico generates the highest consumer interest despite limited availability. California State University - Chico and South Campus provide strong walkability and abundant dining options, creating natural gathering spaces for community connection.

What areas of Chico, CA are best for budget-conscious renters?

Southwest Chico offers the most affordable option with median rent around $1,490 per month. The Avenues follows closely at around $1,530 monthly, while South Campus averages around $1,600 per month, providing budget-friendly alternatives to higher-priced areas.

Are there pet-friendly apartments in Chico, CA?

Chico offers excellent pet-friendly options, particularly in The Avenues and California State University - Chico, which feature pet-safe windows, outdoor spaces, and no breed restrictions. Chapmantown and Cussick provide additional pet amenities including dog parks, pet waste stations, and dedicated pet spaces.

Are utilities usually included in rent in Chico, CA?

Utilities are rarely included in Chico rental prices, with only about 20 total listings including utilities, representing less than 1% of available apartments. This pattern remains consistent across all bedroom types, from studios to 3-bedroom units.

Luxury Apartments for Rent in Chico, CA

164 rentals available

1d ago

8.7

Very good

247 West 11th Street

247 W 11th St, Chico, CA 95928

Luxury

1 bed

1 bath

$1,050

Apartment for rent

1d ago

8.7

Very good

249 West 11th Street

249 W 11th St, Chico, CA 95928

Luxury

Studio

1 bath

$1,150

Apartment for rent

3D tour

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Mountain View Apartments

1748 Neal Dow Ave, Chico, CA 95926

Luxury | On-site laundry | Oven

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,295–$1,395

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

Rent special

1d ago

8.8

Very good

The Edge

1111 W 8th St, Chico, CA 95928

Luxury | Balcony | In-unit laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$875–$925

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

The Domicile @ Joshua Tree - Photo 1 of 1

3D tour

1d ago

8.5

Very good

The Domicile @ Joshua Tree

2910 Joshua Tree Rd, Chico, CA 95973

Luxury | Swimming pool | In-unit laundry

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,495–$1,595

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

Swimming Pool

1d ago

8.5

Very good

528 Ivy

528 Ivy St, Chico, CA 95928

Luxury | In-unit laundry | Oven

1 bed

1 bath

$1,195

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

Nearby rental good for eco-living

$1,295–$1,395

1748 Neal Dow Ave

Nearby rental good for pet owners

$1,425–$1,900

100 Penzance Ave

1d ago

Luxury apartment for rent in Chico

2833 Eaton Rd, Chico, CA 95973

Luxury | Balcony | High ceilings

2 beds

2 baths

$1,850

Apartment for rent

1d ago

Luxury apartment for rent in Chico

2833 Eaton Rd, Chico, CA 95973

Luxury | Balcony | High ceilings

1 bed

1 bath

$1,650

Apartment for rent

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1d ago

8.4

Very good

Ceres Plaza

1459 E Lassen Ave, Chico, CA 95973

Luxury

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,250–$1,350

Apartment for rent

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1d ago

8.5

Very good

OSM Properties Homes & Apartments

995 Nord Ave, Chico, CA 95926

Luxury | In-unit laundry | Furnished

Studio–4 beds

1–2 baths

$1,175–$1,895

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Central Heat

Furnished

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

On-Site Laundry

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These rentals are 10%-30% cheaper than the local average price for similar rentals.

$1,325

125 Parmac Rd

$875–$925

1111 W 8th St

$870–$1,045

1033 W 5th St

$1,025

1131 W 3rd St

1d ago

8.5

Very good

The URBAN

1033 W 5th St, Chico, CA 95928

Luxury | Swimming pool | In-unit laundry

1–3 beds

1–3 baths

$820–$2,595

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

Residents Lounge

Swimming Pool

1d ago

8.5

Very good

1131 W 3rd St

1131 W 3rd St, Chico, CA 95928

Luxury

1 bed

1 bath

$1,025

Apartment for rent

2d ago

8.7

Very good

1442 N Cherry

1442 N Cherry St, Chico, CA 95926

Luxury | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

2 beds

1 bath

$1,795

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

2d ago

8.5

Very good

Villa Risa Apartments

101 Risa Way, Chico, CA 95973

Luxury | Walk-in closets | In-unit laundry

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,465–$1,970

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Ceiling Fan

Central Heat

In-Unit Laundry

2d ago

8.5

Very good

3207 Highway 32 - RM

3207 State Highway 32, Chico, CA 95973

Luxury

Studio

1 bath

$1,180

Apartment for rent

2d ago

8.6

Very good

Phoenix Apartments

259 Rio Lindo Ave, Chico, CA 95926

Luxury | In-unit laundry | Outdoor space

1 bed

1 bath

$1,145

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

2d ago

8.1

Very good

305 Saint Michael Court

305 Saint Michael Ct, Chico, CA 95973

Luxury | Storage

2 beds

2 baths

$1,795

Apartment for rent

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Riverside Apartments

161 Cohasset Ln, Chico, CA 95926

Luxury | Swimming pool | On-site laundry

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,200–$1,400

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

Swimming Pool

2d ago

8.5

Very good

1519 Locust Street

1519 Locust St, Chico, CA 95928

Luxury | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

1 bed

1 bath

$1,055

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

2d ago

8.3

Very good

The Sheridan Apartments

1500 Sheridan Ave, Chico, CA 95926

Luxury | On-site laundry | Ceiling fan

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,250–$1,395

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

2d ago

8.3

Very good

930 W. East Ave.

930 W East Ave, Chico, CA 95926

Luxury

1 bed

1 bath

$1,100

Apartment for rent

2d ago

8.3

Very good

2889 Cohasset Rd. (R)

2889 Cohasset Rd, Chico, CA 95973

Luxury

Studio

1 bath

$995

Apartment for rent

A20 Deco Flat Apts. - 2259 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.1

Very good

A20 Deco Flat Apts. - 2259

2259 Springfield Dr, Chico, CA 95928

Luxury

1 bed

1 bath

$1,375–$1,415

Apartment for rent

2d ago

8.3

Very good

806 Normal St

806 Normal Ave, Chico, CA 95928

Luxury | In-unit laundry | Outdoor space

Studio

1 bath

$1,250

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

2d ago

8.7

Very good

Portland Place

840 W 6th St, Chico, CA 95928

Luxury | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

3 beds

3 baths

$2,495

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Ceiling Fan

Garage Parking

In-Unit Laundry

828 W. Sacramento Ave. Apt.# 4 (K) - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

828 W. Sacramento Ave. Apt.# 4 (K)

828 W Sacramento Ave, Chico, CA 95926

Luxury

1 bed

1 bath

$985

Apartment for rent

3d ago

Luxury house for rent in Chico

412 Maple St, Chico, CA 95928

Luxury | In-unit laundry | On-site laundry

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

House for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

3d ago

8.3

Very good

0665 - 965 Cyndi Cir

965 Cyndi Cir, Chico, CA 95973

Luxury | Air conditioning | Outdoor space

1 bed

1 bath

$1,400

Apartment for rent

3d ago

8.4

Very good

Tom Polk

Tom Polk Cir, Chico, CA 95973

Luxury

2 beds

2 baths

$1,650

Apartment for rent

Sterling Oaks Luxury Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3D tour

3d ago

8.5

Very good

Sterling Oaks Luxury Apartments

100 Sterling Oaks Dr, Chico, CA 95928

Luxury | Balcony | Walk-in closets

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,595–$2,200

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Ceiling Fan

Dishwasher

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Management

Swimming Pool

1175 East Eighth Street - RM - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

1175 East Eighth Street - RM

1175 E 8th St, Chico, CA 95928

Luxury | Air conditioning

1 bed

1 bath

$1,395

Apartment for rent

3d ago

8.8

Very good

034 - Westwood Trees

1425 Nord Ave, Chico, CA 95926

Luxury | Swimming pool | On-site laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$1,050–$1,100

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

On-Site Laundry

Swimming Pool

3d ago

8.3

Very good

711 W 3rd Street

711 W 3rd St, Chico, CA 95928

Luxury | Air conditioning

Studio

1 bath

$1,110

Apartment for rent

3d ago

8.4

Very good

Hart Broadway Apartments

242 Broadway St, Chico, CA 95928

Luxury

1 bed

1 bath

$1,100

Apartment for rent

3d ago

Excellent

Hazel St 544

544 Hazel St, Chico, CA 95928

Luxury | Air conditioning

1 bed

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

Warner Studios Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.1

Excellent

Warner Studios Apartments

1488 Warner St, Chico, CA 95926

Luxury | On-site laundry

Studio

1 bath

$945

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

Located In South Chico! Uptown Place Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3D tour

4d ago

8.3

Very good

Located In South Chico! Uptown Place Apartments

119 119 W. 17th St-1729 Oakdale Street, Chico, CA 95928

Luxury | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

1 bed

1 bath

$1,425

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

4d ago

8.1

Very good

D53

1828 Notre Dame Blvd, Chico, CA 95928

Luxury

1 bed

1 bath

$1,400

Apartment for rent

4d ago

8.5

Very good

0600 - 836-942 Netters

836 Netters Cir, Chico, CA 95973

Luxury | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

2 beds

2 baths

$1,650

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Dishwasher

In-Unit Laundry

4d ago

Luxury house for rent in Chico

3682 Bay Ave, Chico, CA 95973

Luxury | Dishwasher

3 beds

3 baths

$3,295

House for rent

4d ago

8.3

Very good

485 E. 6th Street

485 E 6th St, Chico, CA 95928

Luxury | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

1 bed

1 bath

$1,225

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

3D tour

4d ago

8.8

Very good

Jack Scott Apartments

348 W Sacramento Ave, Chico, CA 95926

Luxury | On-site laundry | Oven

1 bed

1 bath

$1,195

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

4d ago

8.3

Very good

Warner St Apts

1431/1435 Warner St, Chico, CA 95926

Luxury | On-site laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

4d ago

8.5

Very good

Quads 1890

1890 Notre Dame Blvd, Chico, CA 95928

Luxury | Swimming pool | Fitness center

2 beds

2 baths

$1,915

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

EV Charging

Swimming Pool

4d ago

8.8

Very good

Alamont Apartments

811 W East Ave, Chico, CA 95926

Luxury | Swimming pool | On-site laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$1,080

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

Swimming Pool

4d ago

Luxury Southwest Chico apartment for rent in Chico

946 Cherry St #2, Chico, CA 95928

Luxury | Air conditioning | On-site laundry

Studio

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

4d ago

Luxury California State University - Chico apartment for rent in Chico

812 W 1st St #4, Chico, CA 95928

Luxury | Outdoor space

1 bed

1 bath

$1,500

Apartment for rent

**Pre-Leasing for Summer 2026** Stylish 1 Bed's at 5th and Ivy - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.9

Very good

**Pre-Leasing for Summer 2026** Stylish 1 Bed's at 5th and Ivy

631 W 5th St, Chico, CA 95928

Luxury | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

1 bed

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

7.7

Very good

The Arcadian

1740 Arcadian Ave, Chico, CA 95926

Luxury | Hardwood floor

2 beds

2 baths

$2,095

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

7th Street Manor

1013 W 7th St, Chico, CA 95928

Luxury | Walk-in closets | Air conditioning

1 bed

1 bath

$1,000–$1,075

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Carpet

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