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Highlights

  • Private balcony
  • Spacious bedrooms
  • Central heating and air
  • Open kitchen/dining room area
  • Laundry room on site
  • Large living room area

Location

1620 Neal Dow Ave, Chico, CA 95926, USA
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Management

BPS Properties

Leasing office

(530) 324-5213

Property Overview

1620 Neal Dow Ave. ranks highly for its overall quality, receiving an 8.6 rating from Zumper, reflecting its appeal to renters. The property features spacious living areas, a private balcony, and central heating, complemented by a competitive price rating of 10. With excellent amenities and a prime location rated 9 out of 10, it offers convenience and a high standard of living, enhanced by a quiet environment and included utilities. This makes it a strong choice for those working from home or seeking a comfortable setting.

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, 1620 Neal Dow Ave. is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 1620 Neal Dow Ave. 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

  • Elementary school nearby
  • Laundry available on site

Great for

  • Work-from-home

Floor plans

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath850 sqft$1,185 /mo1 unit availableAdorable upstairs apartment on a quiet street. Large balcony and large windows give lush views of the large, mature trees. Two bedrooms, one bathroom. Dedicated parking spot, on-site laundry, tons of storage and centrally located. Photos of comparable unit. Welcome home! Rent $1,185, Deposit $1,185

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Amenities for 1620 Neal Dow Ave.

Apartment Amenities

Water

Appliances

OvenRange
Range/OvenRefrigerator

Building

Laundry Room On-siteOnsite Laundry

Grounds

Assigned Parking

Services

Garbage
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Policies and fees

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Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Parking Policy

Assigned Parking

Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Not allowed

No pets allowed.

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Building details

Property details

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Adorable upstairs apartment on a quiet street. Large balcony and large windows give lush views of the large, mature trees. Two bedrooms, one bathroom. Dedicated parking spot, on-site laundry, tons of storage and centrally located. Photos of comparable unit. Welcome home! Rent $1,185, Deposit $1,185


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, 1620 Neal Dow Ave. is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 1620 Neal Dow Ave. 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 1620 Neal Dow Ave.
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.
1620 Neal Dow Ave. 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.
1620 Neal Dow Ave. goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including assigned parking. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 1620 Neal Dow Ave. 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.
1620 Neal Dow Ave. 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 1620 Neal Dow Ave. 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.

1620 Neal Dow Ave. is great for:

Work-from-home

  • Large windows for natural lighting
  • Utilities included in the rent
  • Quiet environment with little noise pollution
  • 2 office supply stores 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 1620 Neal Dow Ave. compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high 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

2-bedroom apartments at 1620 Neal Dow Ave. cost about 22% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Chico.

Median rents as of Jan 10 2026.
Chico
A table of studio rental data trends in Chico
MonthMedian Rent
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$962
November 2025$967
December 2025$977
January 2026$975

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$47,400/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $47,400 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,185.
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Schools near 1620 Neal Dow Ave.

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+

Oakdale

290 e ave

chico, CA, 95926

K-12Public
B
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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 1620 Neal Dow 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.

Cycling

6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

2/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.

Points of interest for 1620 Neal Dow Ave, Chico

Groceries

6/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

4/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

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

High schools

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

Nightlife

3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

Explore the area around 1620 Neal Dow Ave

Tony's Markets
1385 Longfellow Ave
S & S Organic Produce & Natural
1924 Mangrove Ave
Grocery Outlet
2157 Pillsbury Rd
Safeway
720 Mangrove Ave
Trader Joe's
801 East Ave

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