Average Rent in Chico, CA
5 apartment buildings, 1 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Browse apartments in Chico, CAAvg Rent
$1,340/mo
market average
Cheapest
$1,340/mo
Chico Willow Creek
Properties
5
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Units
1
available now
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Chico, CA Rent Prices
All 5 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Redwood Cove Apartments
621 Pomona Ave, Chico, CA 95928, USA
Parkside Terrace
2162 Hartford Dr, Chico, CA 95928, USA
Westpark Plaza Apartments
920 W 4th Ave, Chico, CA 95926, USA
Chico Willow Creek
2603 El Paso Way, Chico, CA 95973, USA
Forest Park
455 Rio Lindo Ave, Chico, CA 95926, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Redwood Cove Apartments 621 Pomona Ave, Chico, CA 95928, USA | $695 as of Sep 30 | $695 | $0.51/ft² | 3.2 (18) | 1 |
| 2 | Parkside Terrace 2162 Hartford Dr, Chico, CA 95928, USA | $923 as of Sep 27 | $1,040 | $0.98/ft² | 3.9 (19) | 4 |
| 3 | Westpark Plaza Apartments 920 W 4th Ave, Chico, CA 95926, USA | $1,040 as of Sep 30 | $1,165 | $2.50/ft² | 4.7 (33) | 4 |
| 4 | Chico Willow Creek 2603 El Paso Way, Chico, CA 95973, USA | $1,340 | $1,340 | $1.41/ft² | 3.6 (12) | 1 |
| 5 | Forest Park 455 Rio Lindo Ave, Chico, CA 95926, USA | $1,479 as of Oct 6 | $1,479 | $1.79/ft² | 4.6 (9) | 1 |
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Redwood Cove Apartments
3.2 (18)621 Pomona Ave, Chico, CA 95928, USA
Parkside Terrace
3.9 (19)2162 Hartford Dr, Chico, CA 95928, USA
Westpark Plaza Apartments
4.7 (33)920 W 4th Ave, Chico, CA 95926, USA
Chico Willow Creek
3.6 (12)2603 El Paso Way, Chico, CA 95973, USA
Forest Park
4.6 (9)455 Rio Lindo Ave, Chico, CA 95926, USA
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Chico, CA neighborhoods
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Chico, CA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Chico, CA is $1,340 per month, based on 1 units across 5 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,340 at Chico Willow Creek to $1,340 at Chico Willow Creek.
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Chico, CA, and what they pay
Tracked tracked rent in Chico, CA averages $1,340/mo. At the local median household income of $67,929, that works out to 24% of gross income, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Chico, CA at $1,442/mo. The current tracked market average runs 7% below that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Chico, CA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Chico, CA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$54,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,340/mo.
Comfortable income
$64,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
Median household income in Chico, CA is $67,929 , about 6% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Chico, CA
Overall prices in Chico, CA runs above the national average by about 5% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 104.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Chico, CA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,340 |
| Utilities | $433 |
| Groceries | $567 |
| Transportation | $1,032 |
| Healthcare | $504 |
| Other goods and services | $806 |
| Estimated total | $4,682/mo |
Population
102,032
Median household income
$67,929
Census median rent
$1,442/mo
Census rent burden
36.8%
Median age
31.0
Mean commute
17 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in California
How Chico, CA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Chico, CA | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $3,279 | +145% | -3.9% | 50 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,479 | +160% | +1.1% | 34 |
| Anaheim, CA | $2,847 | +112% | +0.8% | 33 |
| EL Cajon, CA | $2,587 | +93% | +32.3% | 30 |
| San Francisco, CA | $5,465 | +308% | +0.6% | 30 |
| Riverside, CA | $2,417 | +80% | +0.5% | 25 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Chico, CA?
The average rent in Chico, CA is $1,340 per month, based on 1 units across 5 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Chico, CA?
The lowest available rent in Chico, CA starts at $1,340 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Chico, CA?
2-bedroom apartments in Chico, CA average $1,340/mo. Units start from $1,340/mo across 1 units currently listed.
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