What's the average rent in Chico, CA?

Rental Market Trends in Chico, CA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of July 2026, the average rent in Chico, CA is $1,595 per month, which is 19% lower than the national average rent of $1,965 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,595

1.3%$20 increase month-over-month

-0.3%-$5 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

406

APARTMENTS

$1,351

HOUSES

$2,200

TOWNHOUSES

$1,800

As of July 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Chico, CA at $1,351 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $2,200 per month. Townhomes average $1,800 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,185
2 Bedrooms	$1,400
3 Bedrooms	$1,875
4 Bedrooms	$1,840
All	$1,595

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Chico, CA is $1,185 per month, followed by $1,400 for a 2 bedroom rental, $1,875 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $1,840 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,400
2 Bedrooms	$1,675
3 Bedrooms	$1,500
4 Bedrooms	$1,800
All	$1,800

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Chico, CA is $2,400 per month, followed by $1,675 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	$1,150
2 Bedrooms	$1,395
3 Bedrooms	$1,650
4 Bedrooms	$1,839
All	$1,495

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Chico, CA is $1,150 per month, followed by $1,395 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $1,650 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $1,839 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,400
2 Bedrooms	$1,950
3 Bedrooms	$2,200
4 Bedrooms	$2,600
All	$2,200

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Chico, CA is $1,400 per month, followed by $1,950 for a 2 bedroom house, $2,200 for a 3 bedroom house, and $2,600 for a 4 bedroom house.