4 rentals in Chico
Chico is home to Cal State Chico and Bidwell Park, one of the largest municipal parks. Features progressive culture and outdoor recreation.
Today, Chico has 4 homes for rent at a median rent of $1,695/mo, typically leasing in about 2 days. Families here choose from 8 schools rated 8 or higher on the Topfind School Score.
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Median Rent
$800/mo
Months of Rental Inventory
Estimated time to lease all rentals at the current leasing pace
0.4 months of supply
Landlord's MarketWith only 4 active rentals, supply is tight.
What this means for renters
Rental inventory is tight relative to how many homes get leased each month—fewer options, and well-priced units draw competition. Rentals typically lease in ~2 days.
Rental Velocity
How fast rentals are leasing
Rentals are leasing extremely fast—expect high competition and quick decisions. Leasing 84% faster than 6 months ago.
Rental Inventory Distribution
Rentals are being leased quickly—most listings move within 30 days, signaling strong renter demand.
Housing Tenure in Chico
Renting is more common here than statewide—this market has more rental inventory and transient residents.
44%
Homeowners
56%
Renters
Homeownership is 11.5% lower than the California average (55.5%)
41,934 households (2023)
Median Rent by Bedroom
Rent rises with each additional bedroom, with notable jumps for larger units.
Each additional bedroom adds about $860/mo to rent on average.
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