Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
California State University Chico, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Durham

$1,587/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Durham is $1,587 per month as of October 2026. This is 16% below the national average rent, or $312 less per month.

$1.89

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Durham

284

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Durham rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in California State University Chico, CA

Average rent prices in Durham have increased by 1% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

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

Compare rent prices in California State University Chico, CA

Rent prices in Durham vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Durham is $1,495, whereas a house costs $2,145. 1-bedroom apartments in Durham run $1,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,450.

Listings

Studio

$1,025

-

2%

1 bedroom

$1,200

-

11%

2 bedroom

$1,485

-

1%

3 bedroom

$1,920

-

3%

4 bedroom

$2,100

-

5%

Studio

Average rent

$1,025

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,485

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,920

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last year

5%

The table above reflects average rent prices in California State University 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.

Discover rentals in California State University Chico, CA

0605 - 303 Hickory St - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

0605 - 303 Hickory St

303 Hickory St, Chico, CA 95928

4 beds

1 bath

$450

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.
0434 - 435 Maple St. - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

6.9

Good

0434 - 435 Maple St.

435 Maple St, Chico, CA 95928

4 beds

2 baths

$450–$1,500

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.
4 Lanterns Townhomes - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.3

Very good

4 Lanterns Townhomes

703 W 2nd Ave, Chico, CA 95926

1 bed

1 bath

$550

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.
Redwood Cove Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.6

Very good

Redwood Cove Apartments

621 Pomona Ave, Chico, CA 95928

2–4 beds

1–2 baths

$695–$1,610

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.

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Frequently asked questions for California State University Chico, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Durham rental market.

How much is rent in Durham?

The average rent in Durham is $1,587 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Durham?

Average rent prices in Durham have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Durham rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Durham is 16% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $312 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Durham?

To comfortably afford rent in Durham, you'd need to earn approximately $64,000/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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