Chico, CA rental market
What is the average rent in Chico, CA?
Last updated November 14, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Chico, CA is $1,612.
$1,612
+$11
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354
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $450 to $6,090.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $0 | 1 |
| $500 | 2 |
| $600 | 7 |
| $700 | 2 |
| $800 | 4 |
| $900 | 11 |
| $1,000 | 10 |
| $1,100 | 25 |
| $1,200 | 37 |
| $1,300 | 35 |
| $1,400 | 39 |
| $1,500 | 34 |
| $1,600 | 32 |
| $1,700 | 21 |
| $1,800 | 24 |
| $1,900 | 23 |
| $2,000 | 15 |
| $2,100 | 15 |
| $2,200 | 18 |
| $2,300 | 15 |
| $2,400 | 17 |
| $2,500 | 10 |
| $2,600 | 10 |
| $2,700 | 10 |
| $2,800 | 3 |
| $2,900 | 7 |
| $3,000 | 4 |
| $3,100 | 4 |
| $3,200 | 4 |
| $3,300 | 1 |
| $3,400 | 2 |
| $3,500 | 1 |
| $3,600 | 2 |
| $3,800 | 1 |
| $3,900 | 1 |
| $4,000 | 1 |
| $4,300 | 1 |
| $4,400 | 1 |
| $4,500 | 1 |
| $5,000+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $12 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,663 | $1,595 |
| Feb | $1,600 | $1,595 |
| Mar | $1,600 | $1,575 |
| Apr | $1,600 | $1,595 |
| May | $1,600 | $1,595 |
| Jun | $1,650 | $1,600 |
| Jul | $1,645 | $1,650 |
| Aug | $1,650 | $1,575 |
| Sep | $1,650 | $1,550 |
| Oct | $1,650 | $1,510 |
| Nov | $1,650 | $1,635 |
| Dec | $1,595 | No data |
Market temperature
The Chico, CA rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
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Rent in Chico, CA is 19% lower than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Chico, CA?
The average rent in Chico, CA is $1,612.
2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Chico, CA?
The average rent for a studio apartment in Chico, CA is $950 per month.
3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Chico, CA?
The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Chico, CA is $1,195 per month.
4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Chico, CA?
The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Chico, CA is $1,450 per month.
5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Chico, CA?
The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Chico, CA is $1,920 per month.
6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Chico, CA?
The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Chico, CA is $4,044 per month.
7. How much does it cost to rent a house in Chico, CA?
Houses in Chico, CA rent between $450 - $6,090 with an average rent of $1,612.
8. How has the rent in Chico, CA changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Chico, CA increased by $12
9. How much has the rent in Chico, CA increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Chico, CA increased by $11
10. How many available rentals are there in Chico, CA?
There are currently 354 rentals available in Chico, CA.
11. How do rent prices in Chico, CA compare with the national average?
The average rent in Chico, CA is $1,612 — 19.4% lower the national average of $2,000.