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Average Rent in Chico 95973 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 2 apartment communities in Chico 95973, Chico, CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,541/mo
Lowest Available
$1,225/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
2
tracked daily
Units Listed
14
available now
Chico 95973 vs Chico, CA Average
Chico 95973 is more expensive than the Chico, CA average by $36/mo (2%). The citywide average is $1,505/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Chico 95973?
As of September 2026, the average rent in Chico 95973 is $1,541 per month across 2 apartment communities and 14 available units.
The most affordable option is RSC Associates, Inc. starting at $1,225/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $1,435/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $2,178/mo.
Prices range from $1,225 to $2,255 per month. The most common price point is the $1,200 range, where 8 units are currently listed.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Chico 95973
Rent Prices by Apartment in Chico 95973
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RSC Associates, Inc. | $1,225/mo | $1,557/mo | 13 | 3.3 |
| Chico Willow Creek | $1,340/mo | $1,340/mo | 1 | 3.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Chico 95973
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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
$62,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,541/mo.
Comfortable income
$74,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,225/mo), you need to earn at least $49,000/year.
Median household income in Chico 95973 is $67,929 , about 8% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Chico 95973
Overall prices in Chico 95973 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 95973's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,541 |
| Utilities | $433 |
| Groceries | $567 |
| Transportation | $1,032 |
| Healthcare | $504 |
| Other goods and services | $806 |
| Estimated total | $4,883/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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