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  2. Building Photo - Gateway
    4 BEDS
    $685
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$640 - $2,700
    Required Monthly Fees$45
    Total Monthly Price$685 - $2,745

    Gateway

    929 Nord Ave, Chico, CA 95926
    (530) 767-3673
  7. 1 BED
    $820+
    3 BEDS
    $2,505+

    The Urban

    1033 W 5th St, Chico, CA 95928
  9. Building Photo - 1079 Poplar St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $900
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$900
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$900

    1079 Poplar St Unit G

    1079 Poplar St, Chico, CA 95928
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  10. Building Photo - 1221
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $970

    1221 Unit 1

    1221 Citrus Ave, Chico, CA 95926
  18. Building Photo - 1050 E 8th St
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,150
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,150
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,150

    1050 E 8th St

    1050 E 8th St, Chico, CA 95928
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  22. Building Photo - 1211 Laburnum Ave
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,250
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,250
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,250

    1211 Laburnum Ave

    1211 Laburnum Ave, Chico, CA 95926
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  23. Building Photo - 417 Orange St
    1 BED
    $1,250+
    3 BEDS
    $1,725+

    417 Orange St

    417 Orange St, Chico, CA 95928
  24. Building Photo - 720 Rancheria Dr
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,300
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,300
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,300

    720 Rancheria Dr Unit C

    720 Rancheria Dr, Chico, CA 95926
  25. Brand new linens, floor mat, and light fixtures. Brand new tile backsplash and gas range - 1334 Boucher St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,300
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,300
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,300

    1334 Boucher St

    1334 Boucher St, Chico, CA 95928
  34. Building Photo - 1144 West 3rd Street
    3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,500

    1144 West 3rd Street Unit B

    1144 West 3rd Street, Chico, CA 95928
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Cheap Apartments in Downtown Chico Neighborhood in Chico, CA

When looking for cheap apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown 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 88 cheap apartments available in Downtown Chico, Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.

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  • Downtown Chico 480 Sq Ft $1,031/mo

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