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Last updated on June 16, 2026
Average rent in
Chico, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 16, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Chico rent stands today
Chico, CA rent rose 1.6% year over year to a current median of $1,550/month. Despite this modest annual increase, rents fell 2.8% month over month, reflecting a recent cooldown in the market.
Compared to national trends
Chico rents are 20.5% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median. This positions Chico as an accessible market for renters seeking value, with 347 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios rent for about $1,020/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,185/month, and 2-bedrooms near $1,450/month. Larger units like 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms both rent close to $1,900/month. Houses command a median of $2,100/month, while apartments are lower at $1,415/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Downtown Chico rents climbed 106.2% year over year to $1,238/month across 21 rentals, contrasting with the citywide 1.6% rise. California State University Chico and Doe Mill also saw rises of 41.3% and 56.4%, respectively, showing localized rent growth amid a mostly steady city market.
Median rent
Median rent in Chico
$1,550/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Chico is $1,550 per month as of June 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $400 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Chico
347
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Chico rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Chico, CA
Average rent prices in Chico have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Chico, CA
Rent prices in Chico vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Chico is $1,415, whereas a house costs $2,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Chico run $1,195 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,400.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,020 |  3% | 9% | |
1 bedroom | $1,185 | 1% | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $1,450 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,900 | No Change | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $1,895 | 1% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
California Park | $1,560 | |
California State University Chico | $1,600 | |
Chapmantown | $1,472 | |
Cussick | $1,675 | |
Doe Mill | $1,595 | |
Downtown Chico | $1,237 | |
Little Chico Creek Estates | $1,425 | |
South Campus | $1,500 | |
Southwest Chico | $1,350 | |
The Avenues | $1,530 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,415 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,495 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,100 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,020
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
9%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,185
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
The Avenues
Average rent
$1,530
Southwest Chico
Average rent
$1,350
South Campus
Average rent
$1,500
Cussick
Average rent
$1,675
Doe Mill
Average rent
$1,595
California State University Chico
Average rent
$1,600
California Park
Average rent
$1,560
Downtown Chico
Average rent
$1,237
Chapmantown
Average rent
$1,472
Little Chico Creek Estates
Average rent
$1,425
Apartments
Average rent
$1,415
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,495
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
2%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Chico, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Chico, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Chico and Anderson by all bedroom counts and property types.
Chico
21%lower than the national median
28%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Chico, CA is 11% higher than the median rent in Anderson, CA.
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6%$1,297
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1%Discover rentals in Chico, CA
19h ago
1132 W 7th St, Chico, CA 95928
4 beds
0 baths
$450
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Apartment for rent in Chico
303 Hickory St, Chico, CA 95928
4 beds
1 bath
$500
Apartment for rent
3d ago
703 W 2nd Ave, Chico, CA 95926
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$550–$2,200
Apartment for rent
3d ago
621 Pomona Ave, Chico, CA 95928
4 beds
2 baths
$695–$1,610
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Chico
3 beds
2 baths
$3,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Chico
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,850
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Chico
3 beds
2 baths
$2,700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Chico
3 beds
2 baths
$2,600
House for rent
19h ago
Verified
100 Penzance Ave, Chico, CA 95973
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,425–$1,911
Apartment for rent
17h ago
1445 W 3rd St, Chico, CA 95928
2 beds
1 bath
$1,375
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1020 W 3rd St, Chico, CA 95928
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1894 Notre Dame Blvd, Chico, CA 95928
2 beds
2 baths
$1,895
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
125 Parmac Rd, Chico, CA 95926
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,325
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
100 Penzance Ave, Chico, CA 95973
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,425–$1,911
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
2785 El Paso Way, Chico, CA 95973
2–3 beds
2 baths
Call for price
Apartment for rent
4d ago
747 W 4th Ave, Chico, CA 95926
4 beds
2 baths
$1,595
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
125 Parmac Rd, Chico, CA 95926
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,325
Apartment for rent
45m ago
161 Cohasset Ln, Chico, CA 95926
2 beds
1 bath
$1,325–$1,400
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1020 W 3rd St, Chico, CA 95928
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295
Apartment for rent
4d ago
831 W 5th St, Chico, CA 95928
4 beds
2 baths
$2,195
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Frequently asked questions for Chico, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Chico rental market.
How much is rent in Chico?
The average rent in Chico is $1,550 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Chico?
Average rent prices in Chico have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Chico rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Chico is 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $400 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Chico?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Chico are Downtown Chico ($1,237/mo), Southwest Chico ($1,350/mo), and Little Chico Creek Estates ($1,425/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Chico?
To comfortably afford rent in Chico, you'd need to earn approximately $62,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Chico?
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%.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).