What's the average rent in Chico, CA?

Rental Market Trends in Chico, CA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of June 2026, the average rent in Chico, CA is $1,595 per month, which is 17% lower than the national average rent of $1,930 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,595

0.0%No change month over month

0.0%No change year over year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

470

APARTMENTS

$1,445

HOUSES

$2,200

TOWNHOUSES

$1,550

As of June 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Chico, CA at $1,445 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $2,200 per month. Townhomes average $1,550 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,143
2 Bedrooms	$1,450
3 Bedrooms	$1,850
4 Bedrooms	$1,917
All	$1,595

As of June 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Chico, CA is $1,143 per month, followed by $1,450 for a 2 bedroom rental, $1,850 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $1,917 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$1,400
3 Bedrooms	$1,495
4 Bedrooms	$1,800
All	$1,550

As of June 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom townhome in Chico, CA is $1,400 per month, followed by $1,495 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $1,800 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,000
2 Bedrooms	$1,390
3 Bedrooms	$1,650
4 Bedrooms	$1,895
All	$1,440

As of June 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Chico, CA is $1,000 per month, followed by $1,390 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $1,650 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $1,895 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,400
2 Bedrooms	$1,800
3 Bedrooms	$2,200
4 Bedrooms	$2,600
All	$2,200

As of June 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Chico, CA is $1,400 per month, followed by $1,800 for a 2 bedroom house, $2,200 for a 3 bedroom house, and $2,600 for a 4 bedroom house.