
$1,850/unit
Fees may apply2044 Humboldt Rd

$1,400/unit
Fees may apply254 E 4th Ave

$1,075/unit
Fees may apply275 E 19th St

$1,595/unit
Fees may apply3111 Silverbell Rd

$1,495/unit
Fees may apply446 W 8th St

$1,345+/unit
Fees may apply480 Manzanita Ave

626 W 1st Ave

$1,095+/unit
Fees may apply706wsac

$1,170/unit
Fees may apply711 W 3rd Street

$2,500+/unit
Fees may apply719 Chestnut St

$1,450/unit
Fees may apply728 W 1st Ave

$1,300/unit
Fees may apply753 Wisconsin St





$1,034/unit
Fees may apply7th Street Manor

$1,170/unit
Fees may apply8 Ralland Circle

$1,495/unit
Fees may apply8 San Gabriel Dr

$1,250+/unit
Fees may apply818 Chestnut Street

$1,254/unit
Fees may apply820 W 4th Ave

$875/unit
Fees may apply955 Aspen St





$1,150+/unit
Fees may applyAcacia Apartments





$1,485/person
Fees may applyAMG Townhomes

$1,875/unit
Fees may applyAspen Creek
Chico is a classic California college town built around California State University, Chico, and the student housing market runs accordingly. Rents are among the lowest in California for a university town — you can find solid shared units under $700/mo per person — and the market is competitive in the fall but not cutthroat by California standards. The downtown and the neighborhoods north and west of campus are the student zones. The city has a reputation as one of the better quality-of-life college towns in the state: a genuine downtown, Bidwell Park on the doorstep, and a student population that drives a lively bar and restaurant scene.
The primary student zone — apartment complexes and converted houses close to the main entrances of Chico State. Walking distance to class and the downtown strip. Fills fast.
Walkable, social, and within biking distance of campus. Popular with upperclassmen who want restaurant and bar access steps away from their apartment. Slightly pricier than the immediate campus zone.
Here's what you need to know about getting around Chico.
Butte Regional Transit and BCAG buses cover Chico with routes connecting to the campus. Service is functional but not frequent — most students bike rather than bus for campus trips.
Chico has extensive bike infrastructure and a strong cycling culture. The flat terrain and mild weather make year-round biking practical. Most students bike from campus to downtown and back without giving it a second thought. Bidwell Park's trail network extends recreational biking options considerably.
Easy by California standards. Most apartments include parking, and street parking is not as contested as Bay Area or LA markets. Campus parking is available by permit.
Common questions from students searching for housing.
Chico is affordable by California standards. Shared units near Chico State typically run $600-$900/mo per person. Downtown runs slightly higher for the proximity to restaurants and bars. It is one of the better value university markets in the state.
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