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Highlights

  • On-site laundry
  • Off-street parking
  • Large windows
  • Fully equipped kitchen
  • Walk-in shower
  • Spacious living area

Location

940 Walnut St, Chico, CA 95928, USA
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Management

Hart Diversified LLC

Leasing office

(530) 892-1200

Property Overview

Walnut Creek Apartments receives an impressive overall Zumper expert rating of 8.6, reflecting its competitive pricing and exceptional amenities, highlighted by features such as a fully equipped kitchen, spacious living area, and on-site laundry. Its prime location, rated 9 out of 10, provides residents easy access to a wealth of cultural centers, restaurants, and transportation options. Additionally, the property is well-suited for those working from home, socializing, and pet ownership, fostering a vibrant and connected community.

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

Zumper Expert Rating

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, Walnut Creek Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Walnut Creek Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive

Great for

  • Social life
  • Pet owners
  • Work-from-home

Floor plans

0BR/1.0BAStudio1 bath485 sqft$850–$925 /mo3 units availableRent one of our Large Studio apartments! The apartment is located in a peaceful and well-maintained complex, and it's just a short walk or bike ride away from CSU Chico and downtown Chico, where you can find a variety of shops, restaurants, and entertainment options. This cozy and comfortable studio apartment is now available for rent, and it's the perfect place for anyone looking for an affordable and convenient living space. As you enter the apartment, you'll notice the open and airy layout, with plenty of natural light that floods the space. The living area is spacious and features large windows that provides a great view of the neighborhood. The kitchen is fully equipped with a refrigerator, stove, and it features plenty of cabinet space and a convenient breakfast bar. The apartment is ideal for anyone looking for a low-maintenance living situation. The bathroom is clean and well-maintained, and it features a walk-in shower a large vanity with plenty of counter space. Off-street parking and on-site laundry for tenant convenience. You only pay Electric/Gas on top of rent!! One year lease. Pictures are not of actual unit coming available, provided to show what space has to offer. Pet Policy: Fixed indoor cat okay with additional 25.00 per month rent and with written pet agreement. Please include cat information with application. Utilities Included in Rent: Water, Trash and Sewer. Utilities Not Included in Rent: Electric/Gas. FREE TO APPLY! SORRY WE ARE NOT OPEN ON WEEKENDS. Please Email or call and we will return all inquiries within the next business day. Hart Diversified LLC Phone: (530) 892-1200 Website: https www mychicoapartment com Email: ****

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Amenities for Walnut Creek Apartments

Apartment Amenities

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Utilities Included

Building

Cats OKSewer

Services

Garbage
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Policies and fees

Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed

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Rent one of our Large Studio apartments! The apartment is located in a peaceful and well-maintained complex, and it's just a short walk or bike ride away from CSU Chico and downtown Chico, where you can find a variety of shops, restaurants, and entertainment options. This cozy and comfortable studio apartment is now available for rent, and it's the perfect place for anyone looking for an affordable and convenient living space. As you enter the apartment, you'll notice the open and airy layout, with plenty of natural light that floods the space. The living area is spacious and features large windows that provides a great view of the neighborhood. The kitchen is fully equipped with a refrigerator, stove, and it features plenty of cabinet space and a convenient breakfast bar. The apartment is ideal for anyone looking for a low-maintenance living situation. The bathroom is clean and well-maintained, and it features a walk-in shower a large vanity with plenty of counter space. Off-street parking and on-site laundry for tenant convenience. You only pay Electric/Gas on top of rent!! One year lease. Pictures are not of actual unit coming available, provided to show what space has to offer. Pet Policy: Fixed indoor cat okay with additional 25.00 per month rent and with written pet agreement. Please include cat information with application. Utilities Included in Rent: Water, Trash and Sewer. Utilities Not Included in Rent: Electric/Gas. FREE TO APPLY! SORRY WE ARE NOT OPEN ON WEEKENDS. Please Email or call and we will return all inquiries within the next business day. Hart Diversified LLC Phone: (530) 892-1200 Website: https www mychicoapartment com Email: ****


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, Walnut Creek Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Walnut Creek Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Walnut Creek Apartments
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Walnut Creek Apartments offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Walnut Creek Apartments goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including cats allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Walnut Creek Apartments receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Walnut Creek Apartments is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Walnut Creek Apartments does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Walnut Creek Apartments is great for:

Social life

  • 132 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 45 museums, art galleries, or cultural centers within 1 mile
  • Diverse age groups live in this area

Pet owners

  • 2 pet grooming services nearby
  • 3 pet supply stores near the property
  • 1 pet hospital in the area

Work-from-home

  • Utilities included in the rent
  • Large windows for natural lighting
  • Quiet environment with little noise pollution
  • 1 coworking space or cafe within 1 mile

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 Walnut Creek Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
Studio units are cheaper than other similar listings nearby

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
Lacks images
Fewer than 10 photos available for this location

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Rent trends in Chico

studio apartments at Walnut Creek Apartments cost about 11% less than the average rent price for studio apartments in Chico.

Median rents as of Oct 18 2025.
Chico
A table of studio rental data trends in Chico
MonthMedian Rent
November 2023$960
December 2023$993
January 2024$995
February 2024$995
March 2024$995
April 2024$995
May 2024$995
June 2024$995
July 2024$963
August 2024$995
September 2024$1,008
October 2024$998
November 2024$1,037
December 2024$987
January 2025$927
February 2025$985
March 2025$983
April 2025$982
May 2025$990
June 2025$982
July 2025$941
August 2025$949
September 2025$981
October 2025$968

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Bedrooms

Studio

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$34,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $34,000 annually to afford this studio monthly rent price of $850.
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Schools near Walnut Creek Apartments

Emma Wilson Elementary School

1530 w eighth ave

chico, CA, 95926

K-5Public
B+

Hooker Oak Elementary School

1238 arbutus ave

chico, CA, 95926

K-5Public
B+

Oakdale

290 e ave

chico, CA, 95926

K-12Public
B
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Getting around Chico near 940 Walnut St

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

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

Cycling

5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

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

Points of interest for 940 Walnut St, Chico

Groceries

8/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

5/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

4/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

6/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

7/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

5/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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