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2233 Nord Ave Ste 3, Chico, CA 95926
Countryside Property Management in Chico is an office of Countryside, which manages residential, multi-family and commercial property in Chico, Sacramento and Central Valley cities such as Modesto and Fresno.
In their words: “Countryside Property Management has offices located in Modesto, Turlock, and Fresno.”
Review summary: Reviewers consistently describe a professional, knowledgeable and helpful staff member during showings and inspections.
Blue Oak Property Management is a full-service residential property management company with deep roots in Chico, offering several management tiers including rent collection only.
In their words: “We offer our residents and owners a high-end and personalized service.”
2720 Cohasset Rd Ste. B, Chico, CA 95973
ELLE Property Management Solutions is a Chico company with over 17 years of experience managing residential rentals in Chico, Oroville and Paradise.
In their words: “Unlike other property management companies, our application process is completely free.”
242 Broadway St Ste 12, Chico, CA 95928
Locale Residential is a local Chico company providing asset and property management for multifamily and residential rentals in Chico, with some rentals in Redding as well.
In their words: “We have partnerships with very competent operators and property managers in all the markets we operate in.”
Review summary: Tenants often mention quick, professional maintenance and a responsive leasing office.
466 Vallombrosa Ave Ste 200, Chico, CA 95926
BPS Properties is a Chico property management and brokerage company with more than 20 years of experience, managing single-family homes, multi-family, student housing, commercial and medical property in Chico and Paradise.
In their words: “At BPS Properties we provide property management services that are tailor fitted to our clients!”
389 Connors Ct Ste c, Chico, CA 95926
PowerWest Properties is a Chico company with a Santa Cruz office that manages long-term rentals, apartments and vacation rentals in Chico, Santa Cruz and Northern California.
The Hignell Companies has built, managed and maintained North State properties since 1948, handling apartments, rental homes, senior living, HOAs and commercial properties in Chico, Redding and Sacramento.
In their words: “We save you time and the hassle of shopping for service providers by bringing together specialists in all areas of residential and commercial property management and maintenance.”
1880 Humboldt Rd, Chico, CA 95928
Sundance Properties is a Chico company that offers property management services to owners of residential rental properties in Chico and nearby communities.
2607 Forest Ave Unit 110, Chico, CA 95928
Madsen Properties is a Chico company that offers rental owners a choice between one-time tenant placement and full property management, without long-term contracts.
Entwood Property Management is a Chico company managing apartment communities, houses and student housing in Chico, Paradise and Durham, and it also offers community association management.
In their words: “We manage and provide over 570 homes ranging from apartment communities to free standing houses throughout Chico, Paradise and Durham.”
362 E 5th St, Chico, CA 95928
Campos Properties is a Chico rental company that leases and manages local rental homes and apartments, with its own office staff and maintenance help for tenants.
1122 Mangrove Ave, Chico, CA 95926
Premier Property Management is a Chico company managing single-family homes, condos, townhomes and multi-family units in Chico, including Downtown Chico, The Avenues and Meriam Park; its website now appears under PURE HomeRiver.
1430 Esplanade #3, Chico, CA 95926
Full Service Property Management is a smaller Chico company that manages rental homes and rooms for owners, with staff who know each property in detail.
125 E 3rd St #200, Chico, CA 95928
IPM Chico Property Management is a Chico company managing single-family homes, apartments, duplexes and commercial, retail and office space in Chico and across Butte County.
In their words: “We handle the drafting of leases for every new tenant to ensure they are clear, straightforward, and fully compliant with all local laws and regulations.”
Review summary: Most owners and prospective tenants describe friendly, responsive staff and good communication.
Sheraton Real Estate Management has managed rental properties in Chico and nearby communities since 1985, with a main focus on multifamily apartment communities, plus single-family homes and commercial properties.
In their words: “Sheraton has managed rental properties in Chico and the surrounding communities since 1985.”
NVPM Property Management Services is a Chico company managing single-family homes, condos and apartments in Chico, with an online portal and an after-hours maintenance line.
In their words: “We sub out all of our work to keep quality high and costs low.”
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Rents in Chico are $12 above the Butte County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Rent rose in 8 of the last 12 months: +$26 in all since Oct 2025.
Green: rent went up that month. Grey: it went down.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Chico's typical asking rent is $12 (0.8%) above the county. The gap is shrinking compared with a year ago.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Chico is number 2 of 3 cities in the county by typical asking rent.
Cities with at least 13 months of Zillow data. Linked cities have their own page.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed, 1-year change. Data through September 2026.
Rents here usually rise most in January, February and June, so those are good months to list your rental.
Average change from the month before, 7 years of data.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Past growth, not a forecast. Rents can go down as well as up. Your own rent depends on the home, its condition and the lease.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
| City | Typical rent | 1 year | Managers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chico | $1,561 | +1.7% | 16 |
| Paradise | $1,613 | +4.7% | 3 |
| Oroville | $1,436 | +4.7% | 3 |
| Red Bluff | $1,542 | 4 | |
| Yuba City | $1,993 | −0.5% | 6 |
| Anderson | $1,839 | 1 | |
| Nevada City | $2,430 | 0 |
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, data through September 2026. Managers listed: our directory, October 2026.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024.
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents for fiscal year 2027, Chico, CA MSA. Used to set Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) limits.
Official sources: California Attorney General: limits on rent increases · California Courts: evictions · Civil Code 1947.12 (rent cap) · Civil Code 1946.2 (just cause)
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Compare the 16 property management companies in Chico, Butte County. We matched a current California real estate license for 7 of them. Tick up to 3 to see them side by side, then request free quotes from all of them in one step. Highly rated managers based nearby, in Paradise and Butte Valley, are listed below the local companies.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Chico is $1,561 (September 2026); +1.7% over the past year and +12.7% over five years. About 56.6% of homes in Chico are rented, and the rental vacancy rate is 5.6% (Census, 2020-2024).
We list 16 property management companies in Chico, CA. 7 of them have a License Confirmed badge: a clear match to an active California real estate license.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Chico was $1,561 a month in September 2026, +1.7% on a year earlier.
Over the 7 years Zillow has tracked, asking rents here have risen most in January, February and June. Listing in those months can help, but every property is different.
Yes. In California, managing rentals for other people generally requires a real estate broker license from the Department of Real Estate (DRE), or working under a licensed broker. You can check any license number on the DRE website.
Fees depend on the company, the property and the services you need, and few companies publish them. Ask for a written quote that lists the monthly fee, leasing fee and any other charges. You can request quotes from up to 3 managers at once on this page.
The default order, Best match, uses each company's Google rating adjusted for how many reviews it has, so a 4.8 rating from 100 reviews ranks above a 5.0 from 2. License Confirmed companies get a small boost. No company can pay for its position.
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