Rent by ZIP · Butte County
Rent in Chico, CA 95926
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,550 (-7.2% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,468 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,090 | $1,190 | -8.4% | $981–1,199 | $1,114 ±$120 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,220 | $1,310 | -6.9% | $1,098–1,342 | $1,117 ±$41 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,550 | $1,670 | -7.2% | $1,395–1,705 | $1,444 ±$46 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,150 | $2,320 | -7.3% | $1,935–2,365 | $1,882 ±$157 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,590 | $2,800 | -7.5% | $2,331–2,849 | $2,223 ±$191 |
Small Area FMRs for the Chico, CA MSA. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Chico, CA MSA, 2 bedrooms: $1,509.
What renters pay in 95926
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95925 | Challenge | $1,510 | – |
| 95928 | Chico | $1,570 | $1,477 |
| 95922 | Camptonville | $1,400 | $728 |
| 95930 | Clipper Mills | $1,510 | – |
| 95920 | Butte City | $1,340 | – |
| 95932 | Colusa | $1,240 | $1,107 |
Fair Market Rents across Butte County, CA · All CA counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.