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Highlights

  • Hardwood floors
  • Vaulted ceilings
  • Excellent location
  • Large living area
  • Off street parking
  • Large living room

Location

512 W 3rd St, Chico, CA 95928, USA|South Campus
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Management

AAA Properties

Leasing office

(530) 895-3500

Property Overview

512 W 3rd St is a highly rated rental option, earning an overall Zumper Expert Rating of 8.3/10, with especially strong scores for price, amenities, location, and trustworthiness. Residents can enjoy hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, a large living room and living area, and off-street parking in an excellent location close to well-rated schools. The property is also marked as great for social life, with abundant nearby parks, cultural venues, entertainment options, and restaurants.

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

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, 512 W 3rd St is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 512 W 3rd St 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

  • High school nearby
  • Middle school nearby

Great for

  • Social life

Floor plans

0BR/1.0BAStudio1 bath394 sqft$1,100 /mo1 unit availableExtremely nice and spacious studio! Dining area with built-in hutch in kitchen, plenty of windows providing natural light, large living area, tiled shower, wall heater, bike racks, off street parking may be available for an additional cost, excellent location one block from Chico State.
1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath427+ sqft$1,050 /mo2 units availableEntryway with shelving and closet. Kitchen has pantry, bedroom with built-in dresser and vanity mirror, gas heater in living room, off street parking may be available at an additional cost. Excellent location!

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HomeApartments in ChicoSouth Campus 512 W 3rd St

Entryway with shelving and closet. Kitchen has pantry, bedroom with built-in dresser and vanity mirror, gas heater in living room, off street parking may be available at an additional cost. Excellent location!


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.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, 512 W 3rd St is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 512 W 3rd St 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 512 W 3rd St
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.
512 W 3rd St 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·8A 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.
With multiple in-demand amenities, 512 W 3rd St is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
512 W 3rd St 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·7A 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 it may not have as many distinctive features as similar properties in the surrounding area, renters can trust 512 W 3rd St to provide reasonable accomodations and accurate details about its community.
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.

512 W 3rd St is great for:

Social life

  • 174 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • 57 museums, art galleries, or cultural centers within 1 mile
  • Area has 15 parks and recreation options
  • 25 theaters, music venues, or sports arenas nearby

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 512 W 3rd St compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 1 mile away
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.5 mile away

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Rent trends in South Campus

Studio apartments at 512 W 3rd St cost about 2% less than the average rent price for studios in South Campus.

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 12% lower than 1-bedrooms in South Campus.

Median rents as of Apr 11 2026.
South Campus
Chico
A table of studio rental data trends in Chico
MonthMedian Rent
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$962
November 2025$967
December 2025$977
January 2026$971
February 2026$1,043
March 2026$1,048
April 2026$1,019
A table of studio rental data trends in South Campus
MonthMedian Rent
July 2024$905
November 2025$1,160
December 2025$1,165
January 2026$1,130
February 2026$1,118

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Rent-to-income ratio

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Schools near 512 W 3rd St

Butte County Community School - Lead

601 wall st

chico, CA, 95928

K-12Public

Citrus Avenue Elementary School

1350 citrus ave

chico, CA, 95926

K-5Public
B-

Hooker Oak Elementary School

1238 arbutus ave

chico, CA, 95926

K-5Public
B+

Oak Bridge Academy

1950 e 20th st ste 727

chico, CA, 95928

K-12Public

Oakdale

290 e ave

chico, CA, 95926

K-12Public
B
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Neighborhood

South Campus | Chico, CA

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

Getting around Chico near 512 W 3rd St

Walking

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

Driving

8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

4/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 512 W 3rd St, Chico

Groceries

8/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

7/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

7/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

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

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk

Nightlife

5/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk

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