What does "Cheap" mean for Apartment rentals in Chico, CA?

Cheap is a relative term to communicate more "affordable" rental and living expenses. Although a property might be found within the "Cheap and Affordable Apartments" search, does not mean it is a low-quality rental. These more affordable apartments are also relative to the other apartment inventory within Chico. Some areas will be cheaper than others and based on demand, rent will fluctuate.

How to search for Cheap and Affordable Apartments in Chico, CA?

When searching on HotPads for more affordable apartments, use the "Sort:" feature to sort apartments by Lowest Price for Chico. Additionally, set a max price for your search and select "Save search" to be notified in real-time when "cheaper" apartments come on the market.

What are some additional tips for securing a "cheaper" apartment?

Although a larger multi-tenant building is less likely to negotiate rental terms there are a few things that don't hurt to try, including: Offer to sign a longer lease for lowered monthly rent Negotiate landscaping or property maintenance for lowered monthly rent Ask about becoming an onsite property manager Educate yourself regarding the apartment rental market and market rates in Chico. Knowing this will help you accurately negotiate fair rent.

Cheap and Affordable Apartments for Rent in Chico, CA from $450

Q: How many cheaper, more affordable apartments are available in Chico, CA?

There are 597 cheaper apartment units available for rent.

0605 - 303 Hickory St, Chico, CA 95928
$450/mo
4 beds · 1 bath · 150 sq ft
0605 - 303 Hickory StChico, CA 95928
Call(530) 287-8808
The Social Chico, Chico, CA 95928
$599+ /mo
2 - 4 beds · 7 units available
The Social ChicoChico, CA 95928
818 W 1st Street, Chico, CA 95928
$650+ /mo
1 - 6 beds · 1 units available
818 W 1st StreetChico, CA 95928
Call(530) 805-0462
Wildcat Crossing, Chico, CA 95926
$655+ /mo
1 - 4 beds · 1 - 2 baths · 610 - 1,510 sq ft
Wildcat CrossingChico, CA 95926
Cedar Flats, Chico, CA 95926
$679+ /mo
1 - 4 beds · 6 units available
Cedar FlatsChico, CA 95926
New Today
Redwood Cove Apartments, Chico, CA 95928
$695/mo
4 beds · 5 units available
Redwood Cove ApartmentsChico, CA 95928
$300 Off
Pomona West Student Apartments, Chico, CA 95928
$710+ /mo
4 beds · 2 baths · 352 - 1,410 sq ft
Pomona West Student ApartmentsChico, CA 95928
The Fieldhouse, Chico, CA 95926
$725+ /mo
1 - 3 beds · 3 baths · 1,450 sq ft
The FieldhouseChico, CA 95926
Portland Place, Chico, CA 95928
$775+ /mo
1 - 3 beds · 1 - 3 baths
Portland PlaceChico, CA 95928
Deer Creek, Chico, CA 95928
$784+ /mo
1 - 3 beds · 5 units available
Deer CreekChico, CA 95928
The Urban, Chico, CA 95928
$820+ /mo
1 - 3 beds · 1 - 3 baths · 1,350 - 1,400 sq ft
The UrbanChico, CA 95928
*Reserve For Summer 2027** - Ivy & 3rd Streets, Chico, CA 95928
$850+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 4 units available
*Reserve For Summer 2027** - Ivy & 3rd StreetsChico, CA 95928
Apartments for Rent in Chico CA | Swimming Pool, Clubhouse & Covered Parking, Chico, CA 95973
$850+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 4 units available
Apartments for Rent in Chico CA | Swimming Pool, Clubhouse & Covered ParkingChico, CA 95973
New Today
The Edge, Chico, CA 95928
$875/mo
1 bed · 4 units available
The EdgeChico, CA 95928
$300 Off
247 W 2nd Ave, Chico, CA 95926
$875+ /mo
1 - 3 beds · 2 units available
247 W 2nd AveChico, CA 95926
Sacramento West Apartments, Chico, CA 95926
$895/mo
Studio · 1 bath
Sacramento West ApartmentsChico, CA 95926
1175 E 8th St, Chico, CA 95928, Chico, CA 95928
$895+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 4 units available
1175 E 8th St, Chico, CA 95928Chico, CA 95928
Price Drop
Walnut Creek Apartments, Chico, CA 95928
$925/mo
Studio · 1 units available
Walnut Creek ApartmentsChico, CA 95928
656 East, Chico, CA 95926
$950/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
656 EastChico, CA 95926
**Summer 2027 - Reserve Now** Great Property located on 3rd Street, Chico, CA 95928
$975+ /mo
Studio - 4 beds · 4 units available
**Summer 2027 - Reserve Now** Great Property located on 3rd StreetChico, CA 95928
Warner Studios Apartments, Chico, CA 95926
$995/mo
Studio · 2 units available
Warner Studios ApartmentsChico, CA 95926
New Today
474 E 12th St, Chico, CA 95928
$995/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
474 E 12th StChico, CA 95928
1120 Esplanade, Chico, CA 95926
$1,000+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 1 bath · 729 - 800 sq ft
1120 EsplanadeChico, CA 95926
Pre-leasing for Summer 2027!, Chico, CA 95926
$1,025/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 400 sq ft
Pre-leasing for Summer 2027!Chico, CA 95926
1143-1159 Oakdale, Chico, CA 95928
$1,045/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
1143-1159 OakdaleChico, CA 95928
0674 - 372/374 Rio Lindo Ave, Chico, CA 95926
$1,050/mo
2 beds · 1 units available
0674 - 372/374 Rio Lindo AveChico, CA 95926
1370 Orchard Way, Chico, CA 95928
$1,050/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
1370 Orchard WayChico, CA 95928
Bar Triangle, Chico, CA 95928
Contact for price
1 - 3 beds · 1 - 2 baths · 695 - 1,165 sq ft
Bar TriangleChico, CA 95928
0753 - 216 W Sac, Chico, CA 95926
$1,075+ /mo
1 bed · 2 units available
0753 - 216 W SacChico, CA 95926
746 Rancheria Dr, Chico, CA 95926
$1,095/mo
2 beds · 1 units available
746 Rancheria DrChico, CA 95926
3207 State Highway 32, Chico, CA 95973, Chico, CA 95973
$1,095+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 5 units available
3207 State Highway 32, Chico, CA 95973Chico, CA 95973
Price Drop
739 West 1st Ave, Chico, CA 95926
$1,100/mo
2 beds · 1 units available
739 West 1st AveChico, CA 95926
1524 Chestnut St, Chico, CA 95928
$1,100/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
1524 Chestnut StChico, CA 95928
Senator Conness, Chico, CA 95928
$1,114+ /mo
2 - 3 beds · 7 units available
Senator ConnessChico, CA 95928
Chico Villa East Apartments, Chico, CA 95973
$1,115+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 3 units available
Chico Villa East ApartmentsChico, CA 95973
0691 - 2485 North Avenue, Chico, CA 95926
$1,125/mo
2 beds · 1 units available
0691 - 2485 North AvenueChico, CA 95926
0784 - 846 W Sacramento Ave, Chico, CA 95926
$1,125/mo
2 beds · 1 units available
0784 - 846 W Sacramento AveChico, CA 95926
Westpark Gardens, Chico, CA 95926
$1,125+ /mo
1 bed · 3 units available
Westpark GardensChico, CA 95926
New Today
1905 Locust St, Chico, CA 95928
$1,130/mo
3 beds · 1 units available
1905 Locust StChico, CA 95928
**Summer 2027-Reserve Now** Prime Location- Spacious Studio Near Downtown & Campus, Chico, CA 95928
$1,135/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 550 sq ft
**Summer 2027-Reserve Now** Prime Location- Spacious Studio Near Downtown & CampusChico, CA 95928
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