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Highlights

  • Comfortable private bedrooms
  • Generous shared living spaces
  • Lots of free parking
  • Sparkling onsite pool

Location

1521 Nord Ave, Chico, CA 95926, USA
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Contact

Management

Hill Properties

Leasing office

(530) 893-2049

Property Overview

Nord Gardens stands out as a strong value with an 8.4 Zumper Expert Rating, excellent amenity and location scores, and competitive pricing for what it offers. Renters can expect comfortable private bedrooms, generous shared living spaces, lots of free parking, and a sparkling onsite pool, along with a detailed listing and a convenient nearby elementary school.

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

Zumper Expert Rating

8.4
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, **Preleasing for Summer** Live Affordably, Live in Style at Nord Gardens is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, **Preleasing for Summer** Live Affordably, Live in Style at Nord Gardens 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
  • Elementary school nearby
  • Central heat

Floor plans

New Roommates---Are you adding onto a current lease? Apply here!4 bed2 bath1,600 sqft$2,150 /mo2 units available

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Amenities for **Preleasing for Summer** Live Affordably, Live in Style at Nord Gardens

Apartment Amenities

Air ConditioningCentral Heat
Tile FlooringTown house style

Appliances

Central Heat & AirDishwasher
Garbage DisposalIn-Unit Laundry
RangeRefrigerator
StoveWasher and Dryer

Grounds

Garage ParkingOff-Street Parking

Services

On-Site ManagementTrash Service

Neighborhood

Close To Campus
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

Garage Parking

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Building details

Property details

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About **Preleasing for Summer** Live Affordably, Live in Style at Nord Gardens

HomeApartments in Chico **Preleasing for Summer** Live Affordably, Live in Style at Nord Gardens

Welcome to Nord Gardens — a beautiful, tree-lined community designed for comfort, convenience, and connection. Just minutes from Chico State with quick access to Butte College transit, this is the perfect place to live, learn, and plug into a welcoming community. Spacious 4 Bed, 2 Bath Townhome Living Our townhouse-style 4 bedroom, 2 bath floor plan gives you and your roommates plenty of room to spread out — from generous shared living spaces to comfortable private bedrooms. Add in garage storage and lots of FREE parking, and you’ve got the ideal setup for easy living. Stylish Interior Features: Modern pairings of LVP flooring and plush carpet Updated lighting packages that brighten each room Contemporary counters with mosaic tile accents that add personality Community Perks That Feel Like Home: Sparkling onsite pool perfect for sunny Chico days Fully equipped gym for staying active A fun, social community with regular events Opportunities to meet neighbors, make friends, and build real connections At Nord Gardens, it’s not just about having a great place to live — it’s about enjoying a community that brings people together. Contact Us for Pricing & Availability: Phone: (530) 893-2049 Email: **** Office Hours: Mon–Fri: 10 AM – 2 PM Saturday: By appointment Come see why Nord Gardens is the perfect blend of lifestyle, comfort, and community!


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.
8.4
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, **Preleasing for Summer** Live Affordably, Live in Style at Nord Gardens is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, **Preleasing for Summer** Live Affordably, Live in Style at Nord Gardens 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 **Preleasing for Summer** Live Affordably, Live in Style at Nord Gardens
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.
**Preleasing for Summer** Live Affordably, Live in Style at Nord Gardens 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.
**Preleasing for Summer** Live Affordably, Live in Style at Nord Gardens 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—in-unit laundry—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.
**Preleasing for Summer** Live Affordably, Live in Style at Nord Gardens 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 **Preleasing for Summer** Live Affordably, Live in Style at Nord Gardens does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A 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.
**Preleasing for Summer** Live Affordably, Live in Style at Nord Gardens provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Reviews from the web

Showing 6 highest rated

Nice location. Very spacious, parking is okay

Gabe Sanchez

Gabe Sanchez

Aug 07, 2021

This new manager that works here is amazing. She has made me feel like family and is so warm and welcoming. They are so professional and the grounds o f the complex are always kept clean!! As somebody who is a parent this is so important because having a friendly family environment is so important when raising kids. I love the family atmosphere here! The new managers kids are so beautiful and just make any bad day turn great. I love that I can have a friendship with the manager and her family and that whole place feels like one giant family. Everyone is always trying to help others and do what they can and that is all thanks to the new management. She has changed the dynamic of living here and has really made it feel like such a pleasant place. They say it takes a village to raise children and here it is its own village!

Jessica Martin

Jessica Martin

Apr 07, 2021

We’re sharing just 6 of many, sorted highest to lowest. Visit the Google business profile to view all reviews.

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 **Preleasing for Summer** Live Affordably, Live in Style at Nord Gardens compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 4-bedroom is 200 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.2 miles away
Central heat
Climate controlled environment
Eco-friendly trash disposal
This property has recycling pickup
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this property

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1.5 miles away
Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1.0 miles away

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Rent trends in Chico

4-bedroom apartments at **Preleasing for Summer** Live Affordably, Live in Style at Nord Gardens cost about 8% more than the average rent price for 4-bedroom apartments in Chico.

Median rents as of Oct 24 2026.
Chico
A table of studio rental data trends in Chico
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$1,044
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

4+ bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$86,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $86,000 annually to afford this 4-bedrooms monthly rent price of $2,150.
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Schools near **Preleasing for Summer** Live Affordably, Live in Style at Nord Gardens

Emma Wilson Elementary School

1530 w eighth ave

chico, CA, 95926

K-5Public
B+

Butte County Community School - Lead

601 wall st

chico, CA, 95928

K-12Public

Hooker Oak Elementary School

1238 arbutus ave

chico, CA, 95926

K-5Public
B+

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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Getting around Chico near 1521 Nord Ave

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.

Points of interest for 1521 Nord Ave, Chico

Groceries

7/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

3/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
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

2/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

2/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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