Chico Property Management
Chico is Butte County's largest city, with tree-lined streets, Bidwell Park and Chico State close to downtown. We price, lease and care for Chico homes neighborhood by neighborhood.
About Chico
Chico was founded in 1860 by John Bidwell and incorporated in 1872. It is the largest city in Butte County, about 90 miles north of Sacramento, and Amtrak stops at the downtown depot a short walk from Chico State, the second-oldest campus in the California State University system. Bidwell Park runs nearly 11 miles through town.
Its economy rests on health care, education, agriculture, manufacturing and tourism, and Enloe Medical Center, Chico State and Sierra Nevada Brewery are among the largest employers.
- Residents
- 108,113
- Homes
- 49,014
- Median Household Income (2020-24)
- $66,977
- Median Home Value (2020-24)
- $468,100
- Median Gross Rent (2020-24)
- $1,488
- Renter-Occupied Homes (2020-24)
- 57%
Income, value and rent figures are U.S. Census Bureau estimates averaged over 2020-2024. Gross rent includes utilities and covers all rentals, so it is not a guide to today’s rent for a particular home.
Largest Employers
- Enloe Medical Center4,000 Employees
- California State University, Chico1,908 Employees
- Chico Unified School District1,354 Employees
- Sierra Nevada Brewery530 Employees
- Build.com500 Employees
Sources: California Department of Finance, E-1 and E-1H estimates, January 1, 2026 (residents, homes); U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, Chico city (income, home value, rent, homes rented); City of Chico Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, fiscal year 2025 (employers; 2024 figures carried forward by the city); City of Chico ACFR fiscal year 2025, Profile of Chico (history, distance, economy); City of Chico, About Bidwell Park (park length).
The Chico Rental Market
Rentals here range from older bungalows near downtown and the university to newer single-family neighborhoods on the city's edges. Rents for 3-bedroom homes in Chico vary with size, age and neighborhood. Our free rental analysis compares your home with nearby rentals to recommend a realistic rent.
ZIP codes: 95926, 95928, 95973 · School district: Chico Unified.
Neighborhoods We Serve
Downtown & The Avenues
Older homes and bungalows on tree-lined streets close to downtown and Bidwell Park.
Near Chico State
Homes and small multifamily buildings within reach of campus and downtown.
North Chico
Established neighborhoods and newer subdivisions along the Esplanade and Highway 99.
South & East Chico
Newer single-family neighborhoods, including Meriam Park, with modern floor plans.
Property Management Services
Rental Pricing & Marketing
We price from live local comparables and list on Zillow, Apartments.com, Realtor.com and 20+ other sites.
Learn More›Tenant Screening
Credit, income, rental history, eviction and public-record checks on every adult applicant, used only as the law allows and applied the same way to everyone under fair housing law.
Learn More›Rent Collection
Online payments, automatic reminders and firm, lawful follow-up on late rent.
Learn More›Maintenance & Repairs
24/7 emergency line, licensed and insured vendors, and photo proof of completed work.
Learn More›Inspections
Detailed move-in, routine and move-out inspections with time-stamped photos.
Learn More›Accounting
Monthly owner statements, year-end 1099s and an owner portal you can check any time.
Learn More›What Local Landlords Should Know
State law covers most rentals here: AB 1482 rent caps and just-cause eviction for eligible properties, security deposit limits and California fair housing rules.
Parts of Butte County near the Feather River and other waterways sit in FEMA flood zones. When an owner knows a rental is in a special flood hazard area or an area of potential flooding, such as a mapped dam-inundation area, California generally requires the lease to say so in writing (Government Code 8589.45). We include that disclosure when it applies, and we recommend owners review their flood insurance.
Why Owners Choose Us
- Published Fees, The Same On Every Page And In Your Agreement
- A 30-Day Leasing Guarantee And Cancel-Anytime Terms
- No Vacancy Fees And No Markup On Repairs
- A Reply To Every Call And Email Within One Business Day
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does property management cost in Chico?
Our monthly fee starts at 6% of collected rent, and our leasing fee is 50% of one month's rent. There are no setup, vacancy or repair-markup fees. See full pricing.
Do you manage rentals near Chico State and downtown?
Yes. Homes close to campus and downtown are part of our Chico service area. Every applicant is screened against the same written criteria, applied consistently as fair housing law requires.
Do you manage duplexes and small multifamily in Chico?
Yes. We manage single-family homes, duplexes and small multifamily buildings, with one owner statement for every unit.
Can you take over a home that already has a tenant?
Yes. We transfer the lease, deposit and records and introduce ourselves to your tenant.
Serving Yuba-Sutter, Butte & Placer County
One local team serving Yuba, Sutter, Butte and Placer counties. Choose your community for local rents, neighborhoods and rules.
Yuba County 5 Areas
Sutter County 3 Areas
Butte County 8 Areas
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