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Off-Campus Housing Near Chico State

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4.3 (12)

$1,000/unit

FM Esatwood cuort
New Sell to Livee-14
Chico, CA·Entire Unit·1 Bed·1 Bath
Small kitchen at FM Eastwood Court with white cabinets, a white refrigerator and stove, wooden floor, countertop appliances, and a partially visible wooden chair in the foreground. The space appears tidy and compact.
4.3 (12)

$2,000/person

FM Esatwood cuort
Brand new place to livee-20
Chico, CA·Entire Unit·2 Beds·2 Baths
Small kitchen at FM Eastwood Court with white cabinets, a white refrigerator and stove, wooden floor, countertop appliances, and a partially visible wooden chair in the foreground. The space appears tidy and compact.
4.3 (12)

$2,000/person

FM Esatwood cuort
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Chico, CA·Entire Unit·1 Bed·2 Baths

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$900/person

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Chico, CA·Private Room·1 Bed·1 Bath
private room
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$950/person

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Chico, CA·Private Room·2 Beds·1 Bath
private room
Small kitchen at FM Eastwood Court with white cabinets, a white refrigerator and stove, wooden floor, countertop appliances, and a partially visible wooden chair in the foreground. The space appears tidy and compact.
4.3 (12)

$500/person

FM Esatwood cuort
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Chico, CA·Private Room·1 Bed·1 Bath
shared room
Small kitchen at FM Eastwood Court with white cabinets, a white refrigerator and stove, wooden floor, countertop appliances, and a partially visible wooden chair in the foreground. The space appears tidy and compact.
4.3 (12)

$1,000/person

FM Esatwood cuort
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Chico, CA·Shared Room·1 Bed·1 Bath
shared room
Small kitchen at FM Eastwood Court with white cabinets, a white refrigerator and stove, wooden floor, countertop appliances, and a partially visible wooden chair in the foreground. The space appears tidy and compact.
4.3 (12)

$1,400/person

FM Esatwood cuort
Sell to livee 02-1
Chico, CA·Shared Room·2 Beds·2 Baths
shared room
Small kitchen at FM Eastwood Court with white cabinets, a white refrigerator and stove, wooden floor, countertop appliances, and a partially visible wooden chair in the foreground. The space appears tidy and compact.
4.3 (12)

$3,000/person

FM Esatwood cuort
Sell to livee22-2
Chico, CA·Shared Room·2 Beds·2 Baths
shared room
Small kitchen at FM Eastwood Court with white cabinets, a white refrigerator and stove, wooden floor, countertop appliances, and a partially visible wooden chair in the foreground. The space appears tidy and compact.
4.3 (12)

$3,000/person

FM Esatwood cuort
New Sell to Livee-21
Chico, CA·Shared Room·2 Beds·2 Baths
private room
Small kitchen at FM Eastwood Court with white cabinets, a white refrigerator and stove, wooden floor, countertop appliances, and a partially visible wooden chair in the foreground. The space appears tidy and compact.
4.3 (12)

$2,000/person

FM Esatwood cuort
New Sell to Livee-19
Chico, CA·Private Room·1 Bed·1 Bath
shared room
Small kitchen at FM Eastwood Court with white cabinets, a white refrigerator and stove, wooden floor, countertop appliances, and a partially visible wooden chair in the foreground. The space appears tidy and compact.
4.3 (12)

$1,000/person

FM Esatwood cuort
New Sell to Livee-1guest
Chico, CA·Shared Room·1 Bed·2 Baths
private room
Small kitchen at FM Eastwood Court with white cabinets, a white refrigerator and stove, wooden floor, countertop appliances, and a partially visible wooden chair in the foreground. The space appears tidy and compact.
4.3 (12)

$1,000/person

FM Esatwood cuort
New Sell to Livee-11
Chico, CA·Private Room·1 Bed·1 Bath
private room
Small kitchen at FM Eastwood Court with white cabinets, a white refrigerator and stove, wooden floor, countertop appliances, and a partially visible wooden chair in the foreground. The space appears tidy and compact.
4.3 (12)

$2,000/person

FM Esatwood cuort
My Spacious Apartment for rent that is on preview site
Chico, CA·Private Room·1 Bed·2 Baths
private room
Small kitchen at FM Eastwood Court with white cabinets, a white refrigerator and stove, wooden floor, countertop appliances, and a partially visible wooden chair in the foreground. The space appears tidy and compact.
4.3 (12)

$2,000/person

FM Esatwood cuort
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Chico, CA·Private Room·1 Bed·1 Bath
private room
Small kitchen at FM Eastwood Court with white cabinets, a white refrigerator and stove, wooden floor, countertop appliances, and a partially visible wooden chair in the foreground. The space appears tidy and compact.
4.3 (12)

$1,200/person

FM Esatwood cuort
My new spacious apartment for rent
Chico, CA·Private Room·3 Beds·2 Baths
private room
Small kitchen at FM Eastwood Court with white cabinets, a white refrigerator and stove, wooden floor, countertop appliances, and a partially visible wooden chair in the foreground. The space appears tidy and compact.
4.3 (12)

$1,000/person

FM Esatwood cuort
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Chico, CA·Private Room·1 Bed·1 Bath
private room
Small kitchen at FM Eastwood Court with white cabinets, a white refrigerator and stove, wooden floor, countertop appliances, and a partially visible wooden chair in the foreground. The space appears tidy and compact.
4.3 (12)

$500/person

FM Esatwood cuort
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Chico, CA·Private Room·1 Bed·1 Bath
private room
Small kitchen at FM Eastwood Court with white cabinets, a white refrigerator and stove, wooden floor, countertop appliances, and a partially visible wooden chair in the foreground. The space appears tidy and compact.
4.3 (12)

$1,000/person

FM Esatwood cuort
New Sell to Livee-6
Chico, CA·Private Room·1 Bed·1 Bath
private room
Small kitchen at FM Eastwood Court with white cabinets, a white refrigerator and stove, wooden floor, countertop appliances, and a partially visible wooden chair in the foreground. The space appears tidy and compact.
4.3 (12)

$1,900/person

FM Esatwood cuort
New Sell to Livee-4
Chico, CA·Private Room·1 Bed·1 Bath
shared room
Small kitchen at FM Eastwood Court with white cabinets, a white refrigerator and stove, wooden floor, countertop appliances, and a partially visible wooden chair in the foreground. The space appears tidy and compact.
4.3 (12)

$200/person

FM Esatwood cuort
Test spacious private room
Chico, CA·Shared Room·1 Bed·1 Bath
private room
Small kitchen at FM Eastwood Court with white cabinets, a white refrigerator and stove, wooden floor, countertop appliances, and a partially visible wooden chair in the foreground. The space appears tidy and compact.
4.3 (12)

$1,500/person

FM Esatwood cuort
New Sell to Livee-3
Chico, CA·Private Room·1 Bed·1 Bath
private room
Small kitchen at FM Eastwood Court with white cabinets, a white refrigerator and stove, wooden floor, countertop appliances, and a partially visible wooden chair in the foreground. The space appears tidy and compact.
4.3 (12)

$1,000/person

FM Esatwood cuort
My Super affordable Listing
Chico, CA·Private Room·1 Bed·1 Bath

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About Off-Campus Housing Near California State University - Chico

The off-campus market around Chico State is affordable and genuinely college-town oriented — most students pay $800–$1,100/month for a shared room, and the inventory within walking or biking distance of campus is substantial. Chico is a city of about 100,000 that functions like a college town, with CSUC as the dominant cultural and economic force. The neighborhoods north and east of campus along the Esplanade are the primary student housing zones, with a dense mix of older apartments and converted houses. The city is very bikeable, warm for most of the year, and has a lively downtown scene centered on the bars and restaurants of downtown Chico.

California State University - Chico Housing Requirements

Freshman Live-On Requirements

Chico State does not require freshmen to live on campus. On-campus housing is available and some freshmen choose it, but the off-campus market is accessible and affordable enough that many students start renting apartments immediately. There's no formal approval system for off-campus housing.

Off-Campus Eligibility

Students are free to rent anywhere in Chico. There is no contracted off-campus housing program. The university maintains a housing resource board. Most students find housing through word of mouth, Facebook groups, and standard listing sites.

Lease Timing

Most leases near Chico State run on a summer start — units turning over in May and June for August/September occupancy. Landlords typically list in February and March. Starting your search by February for fall is advisable, particularly for units close to campus.

Housing policies change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with California State University - Chico before signing a lease.

When to Start Looking for Housing Near California State University - Chico

Early Searchers

Starting in February or March gets you the widest selection of near-campus units. The blocks closest to the main entrance along the Esplanade go fast among returning students. Early movers also have time to do in-person tours — Chico's housing stock ranges from well-maintained to aging quickly, and seeing the unit matters.

Peak Demand Window

March and April are the peak months. Returning students and incoming freshmen overlap in the search, and the best apartments in the Esplanade corridor and north Chico student neighborhoods are typically signed by April. After April, you're selecting from what others passed on.

Last-Minute Options

Chico's market is more forgiving than coastal California — there is more inventory relative to demand, and units are available through summer. If you're searching in June or July, expect the near-campus premium zones to be thin but the broader Chico market to still have solid options.

Neighborhoods Near California State University - Chico

Esplanade Corridor (North Campus)

The primary student housing zone — apartments and houses along and near the Esplanade, north of the main academic buildings. Walkable to campus, dense with student renters, and a mix of well-maintained complexes and older rentals. Most competitive area for near-campus housing.

Downtown Adjacent (W 1st Street / Main Street)

Students who want access to Chico's downtown bar and restaurant scene often choose the blocks south and east of downtown. Still bikeable to campus, and puts you in the center of Chico social life. Housing stock is more varied than the north campus zone.

Frequently Asked Questions: Off-Campus Housing Near California State University - Chico

Common questions from students searching for housing.

Shared rooms near Chico State typically run $800–$1,100/month. Solo apartments start around $1,000–$1,300/month. Chico is significantly more affordable than Bay Area or coastal California — one of the reasons students choose it even from outside the region.

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