Last updated
Average Rent in Chico 95926 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 1 apartment community in Chico 95926, Chico, CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,479/mo
Lowest Available
$1,479/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
1
tracked daily
Units Listed
1
available now
Rent Watch: cuts and increases
Open Rent Watch →0 cuts and 0 increases among 1 comparable listings this week. Filter by bedrooms and budget, then inspect each building’s history.
Chico 95926 vs Chico, CA Average
Chico 95926 is more expensive than the Chico, CA average by $358/mo (32%). The citywide average is $1,121/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Chico 95926?
As of October 2026, the average rent in Chico 95926 is $1,479 per month across 1 apartment community and 1 available units.
The most affordable option is Forest Park starting at $1,479/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $1,479/mo.
Prices range from $1,479 to $1,479 per month. The most common price point is the $1,400 range, where 1 units are currently listed.
Rent by Bedroom Type in Chico 95926
Rent Prices by Apartment in Chico 95926
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Park | $1,479/mo | $1,479/mo | 1 | 4.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Chico 95926
What is the average rent in Chico 95926?
Is rent going up or down in Chico 95926?
What is the cheapest apartment in Chico 95926?
How many apartments are available in Chico 95926?
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Chico 95926?
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 $1,479/mo.
Comfortable income
$71,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
Median household income in Chico 95926 is $67,929 , about 4% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Chico 95926
Overall prices in Chico 95926 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 95926's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,479 |
| Utilities | $433 |
| Groceries | $567 |
| Transportation | $1,032 |
| Healthcare | $504 |
| Other goods and services | $806 |
| Estimated total | $4,821/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 95926 Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
Search Interest Over Time
Explore Chico 95926 Apartments
Browse all 1 communities with daily-updated pricing and availability.