Chico, CA rental market
What is the average rent in Chico, CA?
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Chico, CA is $1,565.
Average rent
$1,565
Month-over-month change
-$10
Year-over-year change
+$15
Available rentals
378
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $450 to $3,800.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $0 | 2 |
| $500 | 2 |
| $600 | 7 |
| $700 | 2 |
| $800 | 2 |
| $900 | 11 |
| $1,000 | 16 |
| $1,100 | 26 |
| $1,200 | 32 |
| $1,300 | 48 |
| $1,400 | 43 |
| $1,500 | 41 |
| $1,600 | 30 |
| $1,700 | 30 |
| $1,800 | 38 |
| $1,900 | 28 |
| $2,000 | 15 |
| $2,100 | 20 |
| $2,200 | 18 |
| $2,300 | 12 |
| $2,400 | 12 |
| $2,500 | 6 |
| $2,600 | 3 |
| $2,700 | 8 |
| $2,800 | 1 |
| $2,900 | 4 |
| $3,000 | 3 |
| $3,100 | 2 |
| $3,500 | 1 |
| $3,600 | 1 |
| $3,700 | 2 |
| $3,800+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $15 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2025) | This year (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,595 | $1,620 |
| Feb | $1,595 | $1,634 |
| Mar | $1,575 | $1,650 |
| Apr | $1,595 | $1,595 |
| May | $1,595 | $1,595 |
| Jun | $1,600 | $1,595 |
| Jul | $1,650 | $1,575 |
| Aug | $1,575 | $1,575 |
| Sep | $1,550 | $1,565 |
| Oct | $1,510 | No data |
| Nov | $1,635 | No data |
| Dec | $1,641 | No data |
Market temperature
The Chico, CA rental market temperature is WARM. 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 22% lower than the national average.
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