Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 1, 2026
Average rent in
Chico, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Chico rent stands today
Chico, CA rents slipped modestly year over year, with a current median of $1,525/month. Renters are paying $32 less per month than last year, while month-to-month rent is unchanged.
Compared to national trends
Chico is 21.0% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median. The market has 288 total rentals, offering value for renters in Northern California.
Price ranges
Studios rent for about $1,038/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,170/month, and 2-bedrooms near $1,450/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,895/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,860/month. These bedroom tiers represent the range of rents across Chico.
Neighborhood spotlight
Downtown Chico saw rents rise by 93.5% year over year to a median of $1,645/month. This increase contrasts with the city's modest overall rent decline and shows localized strength in this neighborhood.
Median rent
Median rent in Chico
$1,525/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Chico is $1,525 per month as of July 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $405 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Chico
288
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Chico rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Chico, CA
Average rent prices in Chico have remained the same over the last month and have decreased 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 $1,425, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Chico run $1,165 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,395.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,037 |  6% | 26% | |
1 bedroom | $1,170 | No Change | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,450 | 1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,895 | No Change | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $1,860 | 4% | 1% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
California Park | $1,575 | |
California State University Chico | $1,585 | |
Canyon Oaks | $1,595 | |
Cussick | $1,575 | |
Doe Mill | $1,630 | |
Downtown Chico | $1,645 | |
Little Chico Creek Estates | $1,532 | |
South Campus | $1,395 | |
Southwest Chico | $1,275 | |
The Avenues | $1,497 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,425 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,495 | 10% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,000 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,037
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
26%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,170
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,860
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
1%
The Avenues
Average rent
$1,497
Southwest Chico
Average rent
$1,275
South Campus
Average rent
$1,395
Cussick
Average rent
$1,575
Doe Mill
Average rent
$1,630
California Park
Average rent
$1,575
Downtown Chico
Average rent
$1,645
Little Chico Creek Estates
Average rent
$1,532
California State University Chico
Average rent
$1,585
Canyon Oaks
Average rent
$1,595
Apartments
Average rent
$1,425
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,495
Last 30 days
10%
Houses
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
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.
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
26%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Chico, CA is 7% higher than the median rent in Anderson, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,425
7%$1,250
7%$1,592
2%$1,900
6%$2,895
5%$1,625
5%$1,497
10%$2,147
2%$1,295
12%$1,595
9%$1,539
3%$1,450
1%Discover rentals in Chico, CA
4d ago
811 W 2nd Ave, Chico, CA 95926
4 beds
1–2 baths
$445–$1,695
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1132 W 7th St, Chico, CA 95928
4 beds
0 baths
$450
Apartment for rent
4d ago
303 Hickory St, Chico, CA 95928
4 beds
1 bath
$500
Apartment for rent
7h ago
703 W 2nd Ave, Chico, CA 95926
1 bed
1 bath
$550
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Chico
3 beds
3 baths
$3,245
$3,095
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Chico
3 beds
2 baths
$2,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Chico
5 Redding Ct, Chico, CA 95926
3 beds
2 baths
$2,750
House for rent
Available Aug 31
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Chico
3 beds
2 baths
$2,700
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
100 Penzance Ave, Chico, CA 95973
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,450–$1,906
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2785 El Paso Way, Chico, CA 95973
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,775–$1,795
Apartment for rent
1d ago
960 Myrtle Ave, Chico, CA 95926
3 beds
2 baths
$1,845
Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Chico
3 beds
2 baths
$2,250
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
125 Parmac Rd, Chico, CA 95926
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,325
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
100 Penzance Ave, Chico, CA 95973
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,450–$1,906
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2785 El Paso Way, Chico, CA 95973
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,775–$1,795
Apartment for rent
2d ago
747 W 4th Ave, Chico, CA 95926
4 beds
2 baths
$1,525
House for rent
1d ago
436 Oak St, Chico, CA 95928
3–4 beds
2 baths
$1,500–$1,650
Apartment for rent
2d ago
747 W 4th Ave, Chico, CA 95926
4 beds
2 baths
$1,525
House for rent
4d ago
37 Cameo Dr, Chico, CA 95973
2 beds
1 bath
$1,175
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Cussick house for rent in Chico
3 beds
2 baths
$2,095
House for rent
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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 $1,525 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Chico?
Average rent prices in Chico have remained the same over the last month and have decreased 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 $405 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Chico?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Chico are Southwest Chico ($1,275/mo), South Campus ($1,395/mo), and The Avenues ($1,497/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Chico?
To comfortably afford rent in Chico, you'd need to earn approximately $61,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Chico?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Chico average around $1,210/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,470/month.
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).