Last updated on October 13, 2026

Average rent in
Chowchilla, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Chowchilla

$1,295/mo

decreased by19%

vs previous year

The average rent in Chowchilla is $1,295 per month as of October 2026. This is 32% below the national average rent, or $605 less per month.

$1.45

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Chowchilla

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Chowchilla rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Chowchilla, CA

Average rent prices in Chowchilla have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 19% 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 Chowchilla, CA

Rent prices in Chowchilla vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Chowchilla is $1,200, whereas a house costs $2,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Chowchilla run $1,125 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,295.

Listings

Studio

$947

-

2%

1 bedroom

$1,172

No Change

18%

2 bedroom

$1,295

22%

6%

3 bedroom

$1,950

5%

9%

4 bedroom

$2,395

No Change

6%

Studio

Average rent

$947

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,172

Last year

18%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,295

Last 30 days

22%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,395

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Chowchilla, 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 Chowchilla, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Chowchilla and Atwater by all bedroom counts and property types.

Chowchilla

Median rent price$1,295
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,400
decreased by26%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Chowchilla, CA is 8% lower than the median rent in Atwater, CA.

Discover rentals in Chowchilla, CA

1301 Orange Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Chowchilla

2 beds

1 bath

$1,275

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
21800 Road 20 1/2 #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Chowchilla

3 beds

2 baths

$2,000

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
182 Oleander Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Chowchilla

4 beds

3 baths

$2,395

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Chowchilla, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Chowchilla rental market.

How much is rent in Chowchilla?

The average rent in Chowchilla is $1,295 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Chowchilla?

Average rent prices in Chowchilla have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 19% since last year.

How does Chowchilla rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Chowchilla is 32% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $605 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Chowchilla?

To comfortably afford rent in Chowchilla, you'd need to earn approximately $52,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).

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