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Average Rent in Chico, CA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 7 apartment communities in Chico, CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,486/mo
▲ +14.4% from last month
Lowest Available
$695/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
7
tracked daily
Units Listed
39
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Chico, CA
Compare average rent across Chico, CA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chico 95928 | $1,553 | ▲ $191 | $695 | 3 | 21 |
| Chico 95973 | $1,541 | ▼ $4 | $1,225 | 2 | 14 |
| Chico 95926 | $1,201 | ▲ $26 | $1,040 | 2 | 5 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Chico, CA?
As of September 2026, the average rent in Chico, CA is $1,486 per month across 7 apartment communities and 39 available units. Rents have increased $187 (14.4%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Redwood Cove Apartments starting at $695/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,165/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,343/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,397/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $1,950/mo, a 4-bedroom averages $1,179/mo.
Prices range from $695 to $2,225 per month. The most common price point is the $1,600 range, where 12 units are currently listed.
Chico, CA Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $1,443 | - | 6 |
| August 2026 | $1,186 | -$257 | 6 |
| September 2026 | $1,228 | +$42 | 6 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Chico, CA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Chico, CA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood Cove Apartments | $695/mo | $695/mo | 1 | 3.2 |
| Parkside Terrace | $923/mo | $1,040/mo | 4 | 3.9 |
| Westpark Plaza Apartments | $1,040/mo | $1,165/mo | 4 | 4.7 |
| RSC Associates, Inc. | $1,225/mo | $1,499/mo | 12 | 3.3 |
| Chico Willow Creek | $1,340/mo | $1,340/mo | 1 | 3.6 |
| Forest Park | $1,345/mo | $1,345/mo | 1 | 4.6 |
| 7th Street Manor Apartments | $1,400/mo | $1,735/mo | 16 | 4.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Chico, CA
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$59,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,486/mo.
Comfortable income
$71,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($695/mo), you need to earn at least $28,000/year.
Median household income in Chico, CA is $67,929 , about 5% below 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) | $1,486 |
| Utilities | $433 |
| Groceries | $567 |
| Transportation | $1,032 |
| Healthcare | $504 |
| Other goods and services | $806 |
| Estimated total | $4,828/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.
Google Search Trends for Chico, CA Apartments
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