What's the average rent in Chico, CA?

Rental Market Trends in Chico, CA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of September 2026, the average rent in Chico, CA is $1,565 per month, which is 20% lower than the national average rent of $1,962 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,565

-0.6%-$10 decrease month-over-month

1.0%$15 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

391

APARTMENTS

$1,350

HOUSES

$2,206

TOWNHOUSES

$1,595

As of September 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Chico, CA at $1,350 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $2,206 per month. Townhomes average $1,595 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,200
2 Bedrooms	$1,425
3 Bedrooms	$1,895
4 Bedrooms	$1,800
All	$1,565

As of September 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Chico, CA is $1,200 per month, followed by $1,425 for a 2 bedroom rental, $1,895 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $1,800 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,450
2 Bedrooms	$1,595
3 Bedrooms	$1,500
4 Bedrooms	$1,800
All	$1,595

As of September 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Chico, CA is $1,450 per month, followed by $1,595 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $1,500 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $1,800 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,092
2 Bedrooms	$1,400
3 Bedrooms	$1,650
4 Bedrooms	$1,800
All	$1,450

As of September 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Chico, CA is $1,092 per month, followed by $1,400 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $1,650 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $1,800 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,375
2 Bedrooms	$1,950
3 Bedrooms	$2,200
4 Bedrooms	$2,450
All	$2,206

As of September 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Chico, CA is $1,375 per month, followed by $1,950 for a 2 bedroom house, $2,200 for a 3 bedroom house, and $2,450 for a 4 bedroom house.