Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 29, 2026

Average rent in
Chico, CA

Last updated on January 29, 2026

Last updated on January 29, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Chico, CA is $1,575. This is -17%, or $325, lower than the national average.

$1.86

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,575

decreased by1%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

321

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Chico, CA is $1,575. This is -17%, or $325, lower than the national average.

$1.86

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

6%
41%
39%
10%
4%
$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 decreased by 1% 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 $1,472. A 1-bedroom apartment in Chico, CA costs about $1,195 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,475. Houses for rent in Chico, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,145.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,195

No Change

1%

2 bedroom

$1,495

No Change

4%

3 bedroom

$1,950

No Change

4%

4 bedroom

$2,200

3%

No Change

Studio

$925

2%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$925

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,195

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

No Change

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$1,575
decreased by17%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,350
decreased by29%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Chico, CA is 17% higher than the median rent in Anderson, CA.

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1132 W 7th St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

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Very good

1132 W 7th St

1132 W 7th St, Chico, CA 95928

4 beds

2 baths

$450

Price drop

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441 W 2nd Ave - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

441 W 2nd Ave

441 West 2nd Avenue, Chico, CA 95926

1–4 beds

0–2 baths

$525–$1,895

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1163 Arcadian Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

9h ago

7.4

Very good

1163 Arcadian Avenue

1163 Arcadian Ave, Chico, CA 95926

1 bed

1 bath

$550–$699

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0605 - 303 Hickory St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.5

Very good

0605 - 303 Hickory St

303 Hickory St, Chico, CA 95928

1 bed

1 bath

$550

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Redwood Cove Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

7h ago

8.3

Very good

Redwood Cove Apartments

621 Pomona Ave, Chico, CA 95928

2–4 beds

1–2 baths

$695–$1,995

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CEDAR FLATS - Photo 1 of 1
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2d ago

7.6

Very good

CEDAR FLATS

1221 N Cedar St, Chico, CA 95926

4 beds

4 baths

$699–$882

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Creekside Manor - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.1

Very good

Creekside Manor

721 West 11th Street, Chico, CA 95928

4 beds

2 baths

$800

Apartment for rent

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7.4

Very good

0632 - The Boardwalk Townhomes

632 Cedar St, Chico, CA 95928

3 beds

3 baths

$835

Apartment for rent