Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 2, 2026

Average rent in
Chico, CA

Last updated on May 2, 2026

Last updated on May 2, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Chico, CA is $1,595. This is -18%, or $354, lower than the national average.

$1.78

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,595

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over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

377

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Chico, CA is $1,595. This is -18%, or $354, lower than the national average.

$1.78

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

5%
40%
42%
12%
1%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

55%
45%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Chico, CA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Chico, CA have remained the same in the last month and have remained the same in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Chico, CA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Chico, CA is $1,470. A 1-bedroom apartment in Chico, CA costs about $1,175 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,425. Houses for rent in Chico, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,100.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,200

No Change

4%

2 bedroom

$1,495

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,895

No Change

1%

4 bedroom

$1,995

2%

3%

Studio

$1,020

8%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,020

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,895

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

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.

Compare rent prices in Chico, CA to other cities

Median rent prices in Chico, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Anderson, CA.

Chico

Median rent price$1,595
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,295
decreased by34%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Chico, CA is 23% higher than the median rent in Anderson, CA.

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1163 Arcadian Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

6.8

Good

1163 Arcadian Avenue

1163 Arcadian Ave, Chico, CA 95926

1 bed

1 bath

$425–$450

Apartment for rent

0721 - 1319/1321 Normal Ave - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.7

Very good

0721 - 1319/1321 Normal Ave

1319/1321 Normal Ave, Chico, CA 95926

2–5 beds

1 bath

$650–$825

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Redwood Cove Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

2d ago

8.8

Very good

Redwood Cove Apartments

621 Pomona Ave, Chico, CA 95928

2–4 beds

1–2 baths

$695–$1,995

Apartment for rent

CEDAR FLATS - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

1d ago

8.2

Very good

CEDAR FLATS

1221 N Cedar St, Chico, CA 95926

2–4 beds

2–4 baths

$699–$1,070

Apartment for rent

Pomona West Student Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
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5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

Pomona West Student Apartments

815 Pomona Ave, Chico, CA 95928

4 beds

2 baths

$710–$2,980

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824 Nord Ave #18 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Chico

Bella Vista Apartments

824 Nord Ave #18, Chico, CA 95926

3 beds

3 baths

$765

Apartment for rent

Creekside Manor - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.1

Very good

Creekside Manor

721 West 11th Street, Chico, CA 95928

4 beds

2 baths

$800

Apartment for rent

4d ago

8.8

Very good

FOREST PARK

455 Rio Lindo Ave, Chico, CA 95926

2 beds

1 bath

$1,010–$1,350

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