Chico, CA rental market
What is the average rent in Chico, CA?
Last updated January 4, 2026
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Chico, CA is $1,600.
$1,600
-$40
+$5
411
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $431 to $10,000.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $0 | 1 |
| $500 | 6 |
| $600 | 8 |
| $700 | 5 |
| $800 | 4 |
| $900 | 20 |
| $1,000 | 12 |
| $1,100 | 23 |
| $1,200 | 37 |
| $1,300 | 53 |
| $1,400 | 35 |
| $1,500 | 36 |
| $1,600 | 28 |
| $1,700 | 21 |
| $1,800 | 30 |
| $1,900 | 25 |
| $2,000 | 21 |
| $2,100 | 23 |
| $2,200 | 21 |
| $2,300 | 17 |
| $2,400 | 11 |
| $2,500 | 6 |
| $2,600 | 6 |
| $2,700 | 11 |
| $2,800 | 7 |
| $2,900 | 10 |
| $3,000 | 9 |
| $3,100 | 4 |
| $3,200 | 3 |
| $3,300 | 3 |
| $3,400 | 1 |
| $3,700 | 5 |
| $3,800 | 3 |
| $3,900 | 1 |
| $4,000 | 1 |
| $4,300 | 1 |
| $4,600 | 1 |
| $5,000+ | 2 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $5 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2025) | This year (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,595 | $1,620 |
| Feb | $1,595 | No data |
| Mar | $1,575 | No data |
| Apr | $1,595 | No data |
| May | $1,595 | No data |
| Jun | $1,600 | No data |
| Jul | $1,650 | No data |
| Aug | $1,575 | No data |
| Sep | $1,550 | No data |
| Oct | $1,510 | No data |
| Nov | $1,635 | No data |
| Dec | $1,628 | 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 20% 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 $1,600.
2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Chico, CA?
The average rent for a studio apartment in Chico, CA is $925 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 $1,188 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 $1,970 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 $3,269 per month.
7. How much does it cost to rent a house in Chico, CA?
Houses in Chico, CA rent between $431 - $10,000 with an average rent of $1,600.
8. How has the rent in Chico, CA changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Chico, CA increased by $5
9. How much has the rent in Chico, CA increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Chico, CA decreased by $40
10. How many available rentals are there in Chico, CA?
There are currently 411 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 $1,600 — 19.8% lower the national average of $1,995.