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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Picturesque views
  • Indoor spa
  • Reserved covered parking
  • On-site laundry access
  • Well-maintained landscape

Location

1385 E Lindo Ave, Chico, CA 95926, USA
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Villa Del Mar Apartments

Leasing office

(530) 588-7903 ext. 2

Property Overview

Villa Del Mar Apartments offers strong overall value with an 8.5/10 expert rating, standout amenities, and a convenient location, while its competitive pricing and high value per square foot add to its appeal. Notable features include picturesque views, an indoor spa, reserved covered parking, on-site laundry access, and a well-maintained landscape. It also stands out for pet-friendly nearby resources and a helpful photo set that gives renters a clear sense of the property.

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

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Villa Del Mar Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Villa Del Mar Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • More space
  • Central heat
  • Images Available

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

2x2p2 bed2 bath973 sqft$1,525 /mo2 units availableIdeally situated across from Chico’s darling Lindo Channel, Villa Del Mar Apartments are within walking distance of In Motion Fitness, local restaurants and popular taco trucks. Residents are greeted daily by a well-maintained landscape that boasts a private resident clubhouse, on-site laundry access, indoor spa, reserved covered parking, and picturesque views of the pool and serene courtyard. There are three floorplans to choose from, something for all tastes. Your new home awaits, call or visit us today for a tour to discover just what our residents love about Villa Del Mar Apartments! For a virtual tour, please click here: https my matterport com show ?m=Ec3rsJx3RPV&mls=1

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Amenities for Villa Del Mar Apartments

Apartment Amenities

New CabinetsRecessed Lighting

Appliances

DishwasherNew Garbage Disposal
OvenRange
Range/OvenRefrigerator

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Onsite Laundry

Grounds

Assigned ParkingCommunity Clubhouse
Outdoor SpacePicnic Area with Bbqs
Swimming Pool

Services

LandscapingOn-Site Management

Other

Garbage and Pest Control
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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Parking Policy

Assigned Parking

Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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Building details

Property details

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About Villa Del Mar Apartments

HomeApartments in Chico Villa Del Mar Apartments

Ideally situated across from Chico’s darling Lindo Channel, Villa Del Mar Apartments are within walking distance of In Motion Fitness, local restaurants and popular taco trucks. Residents are greeted daily by a well-maintained landscape that boasts a private resident clubhouse, on-site laundry access, indoor spa, reserved covered parking, and picturesque views of the pool and serene courtyard. There are three floorplans to choose from, something for all tastes. Your new home awaits, call or visit us today for a tour to discover just what our residents love about Villa Del Mar Apartments!


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.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Villa Del Mar Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Villa Del Mar Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Villa Del Mar Apartments
Price·9A 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.
Villa Del Mar Apartments stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·10A 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.
Villa Del Mar Apartments stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks—pets allowed—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Villa Del Mar 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 Villa Del Mar 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.

Reviews from the web

Showing 3 highest rated

Had an issue with the refrigerator going out and within the week a new one was installed. They are johnny-on-the-spot when it comes to getting something repaired or replaced! Donut Friday’s are an added bonus! Great job Villa Del Mar!!

Barbara Persinger

Barbara Persinger

Dec 10, 2018

Great memories here, love the round pool!

Susie Jarnagin

Susie Jarnagin

Feb 12, 2017

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Villa Del Mar Apartments is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 4 pet grooming services nearby
  • 5 pet supply stores near the property
  • 1 pet hospital in the area

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 Villa Del Mar Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 2-bedroom is 144 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Central heat
Climate controlled environment
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this property
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors
Pool
Enhanced community features

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1.4 miles away
Distance from grocery stores
The nearest grocery store is 4.3 miles away
Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1.2 miles away

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Rent trends in Chico

2-bedroom apartments at Villa Del Mar Apartments cost about 4% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Chico.

Median rents as of Oct 17 2026.
Chico
A table of studio rental data trends in Chico
MonthMedian Rent
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$962
November 2025$967
December 2025$977
January 2026$971
February 2026$1,043
March 2026$1,048
April 2026$1,019
May 2026$1,021
June 2026$1,003
July 2026$1,039
August 2026$1,070
September 2026$1,098
October 2026$1,012

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$61,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $61,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,525.
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Schools near Villa Del Mar Apartments

Neal Dow Elementary School

1420 neal dow ave

chico, CA, 95926

K-5Public
A-

Hooker Oak Elementary School

1238 arbutus 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

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

Getting around Chico near 1385 E Lindo 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.

Points of interest for 1385 E Lindo Ave, Chico

Groceries

9/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

5/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

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

Nightlife

2/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

Explore the area around 1385 E Lindo Ave

Tony's Markets
1385 Longfellow Ave
Safeway
1366 East Ave
S & S Organic Produce & Natural
1924 Mangrove Ave
Safeway
720 Mangrove Ave
Grocery Outlet
2160 Pillsbury Rd

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