$550
1 bed1 bathApartment
703 W 2nd Avenue, Chico, CA, 95926
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$550
1 bed1 bathApartment
703 W 2nd Avenue, Chico, CA, 95926
$450
1 bed1 bath84 sqftApartment
1163 Arcadian Avenue, Chico, CA, 95926
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Studio2 baths180 sqftApartment
703 Salem Street, Chico, CA, 95928
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703 W 2nd Avenue, Chico, CA, 95926
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818 W 1st Street, Chico, CA, 95928
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917 W Sacramento Ave, Chico, CA, 95926
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840 W. 6th Street, Chico, CA, 95928
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632 Cedar St, Chico, CA, 95928
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632 Cedar St, Chico, CA, 95928
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303 Hickory St, Chico, CA, 95928
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703 W 2nd Avenue, Chico, CA, 95926
$450
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1132 W 7th St, Chico, CA, 95928
$760
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815 Pomona Ave., Chico, CA, 95928
$710
4 beds2 baths352 sqftApartment
815 Pomona Ave., Chico, CA, 95928
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Browse rentals in Chico, CA under $800 a month. Find affordable studios and 1-bedrooms - updated daily on Rentler.
Rentals under $800 per month in Chico are possible but competitive — expect older buildings, smaller units, and fewer amenity-rich communities at this price point. Expand your search along major corridors and garden-style complexes where rents tend to run lower. Confirm what is included in the monthly rent (water, trash, parking) and budget for move-in costs beyond the first month's rent. Under-$800 listings in Chico can lease within days when they hit the market.
Downtown Chico offers apartments, condos, and renovated lofts with studios, 1-bedrooms, and a few 2-bedrooms. Prices generally match Chico’s average rent of $1,545/mo, with luxury options near the city center having higher price points. The pet-friendly neighborhood is extremely walkable, but transit is also available via the B-Line route and Downtown Chico Transit Center. With nightlife and urban amenities, Downtown Chico is a great match for young couples, professionals, and students.
Grounded in California State University, Chico, South Campus offers student apartments, older houses, and small multifamily properties. Studios, 1-bedroom, and 2-bedroom units are the most common, and prices generally stay around Chico’s mid-range. South Campus has fewer luxury rentals than newer parts of the city. In terms of pet acceptance, policies vary widely by property. However, smaller houses are typically the most pet-friendly. Residents can walk or bike to the Chico State campus or into downtown, making it a strong fit for students and first-time renters with roommates who don’t want to rely on cars for daily transportation.
California Park has mostly newer 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom homes, townhomes, and apartments with prices above the $1,545/mo city average for Chico. Premium developments near community parks and open spaces are usually the most pet-friendly. For daily travel, residents take Bruce Road, which connects southeast Chico with East 20th Street and Highway 32. Overall, California Park is a solid option for growing families and professionals looking for multi-bedroom rentals with outdoor access.
Amber Grove and Doe Mill are known for new single-family homes and townhomes with 2-bedroom or 3-bedroom layouts and yards. Because most rentals are new construction, prices are usually above Chico’s average of $1,545/mo. The area is pet-friendly, with greenways, open spaces, and larger land plots. Bruce Road and East 20th Street are the main driving routes, and public transit is limited. These neighborhoods are best for families and long-term renters with pets who are willing to drive to urban amenities and small businesses.
Apartments, condos, and houses along the East Avenue and Bidwell corridor range from 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom units to larger 3-bedroom homes. Most rentals are older or mid-era properties, with prices close to Chico’s average rent ($1,545/mo). Bidwell Park has great walking and biking trails, making the area pet-friendly. For public transit, B-Line Route 3 serves the area. Overall, East Avenue and Bidwell corridor are solid choices for professionals, couples, and growing families who want to live near the park.
Rentler currently shows 14 rentals in Chico priced under $800. Inventory at this price point is updated daily — availability changes quickly, especially at the lower price tiers where well-priced units receive applications within 24–48 hours of posting.
At the under $800 price point in Chico, use the bedroom and property-type filters to narrow to studios, 1-bedrooms, 2-bedrooms, houses, or townhomes. Availability shifts daily — set a listing alert if you want to catch new units as they post.
These terms refer to different things. Cheap or affordable apartments are market-rate units at the lower end of a city's price range — anyone can apply regardless of income. Low-income or income-restricted apartments are subsidized properties (through programs like Section 8, HUD, or LIHTC) that require income qualification, typically at or below 50–80% of the area median income. Both types may appear on Rentler — contact landlords directly on lower-priced listings to ask about income requirements and subsidy acceptance.
Pet-friendly rentals exist across all price tiers. Use Rentler's pet-friendly filter to narrow to properties that accept animals. At lower price points, pet deposits and monthly pet rent still apply — factor that into your total monthly cost when budgeting. Breed and weight restrictions are common even on pet-accepting listings.
Yes — especially on market-rate listings with individual landlords, which make up a significant share of Rentler's inventory. Negotiating leverage is highest in winter (November through January), when fewer people are searching and landlords are more motivated to fill vacancies. Offering a longer lease term, a larger security deposit, or the ability to move in quickly are the most effective negotiating levers.











