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  2. Building Photo - Gateway
    2 Months Free
    2 Months Free
    4 BEDS
    $624
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$579 - $2,700
    Required Monthly Fees$45
    Total Monthly Price$624 - $2,745

    Gateway

    929 Nord Ave, Chico, CA 95926
    (530) 767-3673
  16. Outdoor Spa - Cedar Flats
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    2 BEDS
    $1,199+
    4 BEDS
    $899+

    Cedar Flats

    1221 N Cedar St, Chico, CA 95926
  26. Building Photo - 614 Rancheria Dr
    Discounts
    Discounts
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,100
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,100
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,100

    614 Rancheria Dr Unit B

    614 Rancheria Dr, Chico, CA 95926
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  37. Other - Forest Park
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    2 BEDS
    $1,328

    Forest Park

    455 Rio Lindo Ave, Chico, CA 95926
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Chico, CA Cheap Apartments for Rent

When looking for cheap apartments in Chico, Apartment Finder is your deal-hunting partner. Whether you’re looking for a studio, a one-bedroom, or a two-bedroom apartment, you want the best place at the right price. We have a great selection of budget-friendly apartments for rent, and we’ll show you which apartments offer the best value when compared to other apartments in Chico.

Finding a rental that fits your budget without compromising on quality can seem like a challenge, but Apartment Finder makes it easy to discover cheap apartments with all the features you want. To find an apartment you can afford, try looking in less popular neighborhoods outside of the city center. Timing is everything when searching for rentals that are affordable, so look at different times of the day, different days of the week and (if you can wait) certain months like December through March. When you find an apartment with a great price, don’t hesitate! Cheap apartments tend to go very quickly.

Affordability doens't have to equal sacrifice. While it’s important to be flexible, you might not have to give up as much as you think. You can find a cheap apartment for rent, complete with must-have amenities such as paid utilities and an in-unit washer and dryer. Click on any of these properties to see photos and floor plans, read reviews, check out the rent calculator, and learn more about the neighborhood with information on nearby parks, shopping malls, and transit stops. With 215 cheap apartments available in Chico Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.

Renting in Chico

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Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Chico

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  • Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
  • Downtown Chico 476 Sq Ft $1,038/mo

Education

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Inspire School of Arts and Sciences

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
332 Students
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Pleasant Valley High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,978 Students
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Chico High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,804 Students
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Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
716 Students
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Bidwell Junior High

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
1,012 Students
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Chico Junior High

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
861 Students
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Parkview Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
406 Students
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Emma Wilson Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
597 Students
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Marigold Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
571 Students
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Neal Dow Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
364 Students
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Hooker Oak Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
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