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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Washer and dryer hookups
  • Covered parking
  • Hardwood flooring
  • Central heating
  • Laundry room
  • Wood fireplace

Location

396 E 1st Ave, Chico, CA 95926, USA|The Avenues

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Contact

Blue Oak Property Management

(844) 325-9226 ext. 6928

Property Overview

396 E 1st Ave, Chico, CA 95926, offers hardwood flooring, central heating, a wood fireplace, laundry room, washer and dryer hookups, and covered parking. Nearby top-rated middle and high schools, along with 15 photos and strong value per square foot, add appeal, while nearby pet services, a dog park, and outdoor spaces make it a strong option for pet-friendly living.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Things you’ll love

  • Middle school nearby
  • High school nearby
  • More space

Great for

  • Pet owners

Amenities for 396 E 1st Ave, The Avenues

Features

Fireplace

Community

Cats OKDogs OK
Onsite Laundry

Grounds

Outdoor SpaceStorage

Services

On-Site Management
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Cat Policy

Allowed

Large Dog Policy

Allowed

Other Policy

Allowed

Small Dog Policy

Allowed

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About 396 E 1st Ave

HomeHouses in Chico 396 E 1st Ave, Chico, CA 95926, USA

Blue Oak Property Management is offering for rent this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom house located at 396 E 1st Ave in Chico, Ca. This Chico charmer is centrally located and close to freeway access and short distance from downtown. House has large living room with wood fireplace, hardwood flooring, and galley style kitchen. Other features include central heat, ceiling fans, skylights, laundry room with washer and dryer hookups, covered parking and large storage shed with power. -Rent is $1800 per month and includes landscaping. -Security deposit is $1800 -Pets considered with monthly pet rent of $50 per pet (age and breed restrictions apply). -$10 monthly preventative maintenance program. -Sorry no co-signers allowed. -Month to month lease term. -Property will be available now DRE#01882206 Please visit BlueOakChico. com for additional information. By submitting your information on this page you consent to being contacted by the Property Manager and RentEngine via SMS, phone, or email.


Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How 396 E 1st Ave compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.5 miles away
High school nearby
There is a high school 0.3 miles away
More space
The 3-bedroom is 122 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Extra storage
In-unit features
Fireplace
In-unit features
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this property
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building

Considerations

No in-unit dishwasher
Dishwashers aren't available

Address details

NeighborhoodThe Avenues
Zip code95926
TypeHouse for rent

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Rent trends in The Avenues

3-bedroom apartments at 396 E 1st Ave cost about 9% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Chico.

Median rents as of Oct 24 2026.
The Avenues
Chico
A table of 3-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Chico
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$1,892
December 2024$1,889
January 2025$1,910
February 2025$1,898
March 2025$1,830
April 2025$1,848
May 2025$1,831
June 2025$1,831
July 2025$1,889
August 2025$1,932
September 2025$1,918
October 2025$1,944
November 2025$1,950
December 2025$1,961
January 2026$1,986
February 2026$1,950
March 2026$1,877
April 2026$1,868
May 2026$1,911
June 2026$1,909
July 2026$1,897
August 2026$1,899
September 2026$1,930
October 2026$1,962
A table of 3-bedroom apartment rental data trends in The Avenues
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$1,677
December 2024$1,649
January 2025$1,587
February 2025$1,581
March 2025$1,560
April 2025$1,576
May 2025$1,576
June 2025$1,556
July 2025$1,583
August 2025$1,577
September 2025$1,554
October 2025$1,760
November 2025$1,830
December 2025$1,856
January 2026$1,751
February 2026$1,734
March 2026$1,688
April 2026$1,661
May 2026$1,686
June 2026$1,650
July 2026$1,668
August 2026$1,602
September 2026$1,583
October 2026$1,625

Affordability calculator

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Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$72,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $72,000 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,800.
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Schools near 396 E 1st Ave

Hooker Oak Elementary School

1238 arbutus ave

chico, CA, 95926

K-5Public
B+

Citrus Avenue Elementary School

1350 citrus ave

chico, CA, 95926

K-5Public
B-

Butte County Community School - Lead

601 wall st

chico, CA, 95928

K-12Public

Oakdale

290 e ave

chico, CA, 95926

K-12Public
B

Oak Bridge Academy

1950 e 20th st ste 727

chico, CA, 95928

K-12Public
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Neighborhood

The Avenues | Chico, CA

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Chico near 396 E 1st Ave

Walking

6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 396 E 1st Ave, Chico

Groceries

8/10
Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Shopping

7/10
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Cafes

8/10
Wide variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

8/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

9/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Nightlife

8/10
Wide variety of bars within a short drive, including some within walking distance

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