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Highlights

  • Private balcony
  • Sunroom
  • Downtown location
  • Onsite laundry facilities
  • Modern open floorplan
  • Convenient street parking

Location

282 E 8th St, Chico, CA 95928, USA
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Management

Hill Properties

Leasing office

(530) 893-3480

Property Overview

Downtown Lofts demonstrates a strong appeal with a Zumper expert rating of 8.6, highlighting its excellent overall value. The property features a modern open floor plan, private balcony, and convenient onsite laundry, making it a standout choice for renters. Its downtown location is enriched by proximity to schools, parks, and numerous cultural attractions, showcasing an active lifestyle with ample social opportunities and an impressive array of amenities.

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, Downtown Lofts is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Downtown Lofts 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

  • Middle school nearby
  • Elementary school nearby
  • High school nearby

Great for

  • Social life

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath$995 /mo1 unit availableIntroducing our newly remodeled Downtown Studio Apartment, available now in the vibrant city of Chico, CA. This charming studio, 1-bathroom apartment offers a modern open floorplan, allowing for seamless living and entertaining. The sunroom floods the space with natural light, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Convenient street parking ensures hassle-free commuting, while the onsite laundry facilities provide added convenience. Step outside onto your private balcony and enjoy a breath of fresh air, perfect for unwinding after a long day. With its prime location in the heart of downtown, you'll have easy access to a plethora of dining, shopping, and entertainment options. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to make this remodeled studio apartment your new home. Contact us today to schedule a tour and experience the best of Chico living. No Pets. $30 Water/Sewer/Trash Surhcharge - Assessed Monthly.

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Amenities for Downtown Lofts

Apartment Amenities

BalconyOpen Floor Plan
Private BalconySunroom

Appliances

RangeRefrigerator
Stove

Building

Onsite Laundry

Grounds

Assigned Parking
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

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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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About Downtown Lofts

HomeApartments in Chico Downtown Lofts

Introducing our newly remodeled Downtown Studio Apartment, available now in the vibrant city of Chico, CA. This charming studio, 1-bathroom apartment offers a modern open floorplan, allowing for seamless living and entertaining. The sunroom floods the space with natural light, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Convenient street parking ensures hassle-free commuting, while the onsite laundry facilities provide added convenience. Step outside onto your private balcony and enjoy a breath of fresh air, perfect for unwinding after a long day. With its prime location in the heart of downtown, you'll have easy access to a plethora of dining, shopping, and entertainment options. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to make this remodeled studio apartment your new home. Contact us today to schedule a tour and experience the best of Chico living. No Pets. $30 Water/Sewer/Trash Surhcharge - Assessed Monthly.


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, Downtown Lofts is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Downtown Lofts 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 Downtown Lofts
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.
Downtown Lofts 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.
Downtown Lofts 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, Downtown Lofts 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.
Downtown Lofts 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 Downtown Lofts 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.

Downtown Lofts is great for:

Social life

  • 169 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • 68 museums, art galleries, or cultural centers within 1 mile
  • 23 local event hubs within 1 mile
  • Area has 18 parks and recreation options

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 Downtown Lofts compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 1 mile away
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
High school nearby
There is a high school 1 mile away
Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors

Considerations

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Rent trends in Chico

1-bedroom apartments at Downtown Lofts cost about 17% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Chico.

Median rents as of Mar 7 2026.
Chico
A table of studio rental data trends in Chico
MonthMedian Rent
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$971
February 2026$1,043
March 2026$1,060

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 282 E 8th St?

Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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The general rule of thumb is to spend around 30% or less of your income on rent.
Recommended income

$39,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $39,800 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $995.
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Schools near Downtown Lofts

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+

Parkview Elementary School

1770 e eighth st

chico, CA, 95928

K-5Public
A-

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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Getting around Chico near 282 E 8th 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

7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

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

Points of interest for 282 E 8th St, Chico

Groceries

9/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk

Shopping

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

Cafes

6/10
Variety of cafés within walking distance

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

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

Nightlife

4/10
VaVariety of bars within walking distance

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