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Highlights

  • Excellent location
  • Central heating and air
  • Limited off-street parking
  • Hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings
  • Bedrooms, walk-in closets, shelving

Location

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

AAA Properties

Leasing office

(530) 767-3905 ext. 2

Property Overview

528 W 3rd St is rated 7.2/10 overall by Zumper, highlighting its appeal for renters, while its amenities and location each hold impressive scores of 9/10, indicating convenience and a high standard of living. Notable features include hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, and walk-in closets, complemented by a fair accessibility to top-rated schools and a vibrant social scene with numerous cultural attractions and dining options within a mile. The property is positioned well in terms of value per square foot, making it a desirable choice for those seeking a dynamic lifestyle.

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

7.8
Very Good
528 W 3rd St is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Amenities will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Trustworthiness, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.

Things you’ll love

  • High school nearby
  • Middle school nearby
  • More space

Great for

  • Social life

Floor plans

3BR/1.0BA3 bed1 bath1,121+ sqft$3,300–$3,450 /mo2 units availableWasher/dryer installation and kitchen renovation! This unit will not be available until July 1st, 2026! Beautiful hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, spacious living room overlooking W 3rd St, dining room with built-in hutches, kitchen cabinets are beautiful and plentiful extending ceiling high, dishwasher, gourmet 5 burner range, and tiled bathroom with tub shower. Upstairs unit with central heating and air, living and dining rooms have ceiling fans, bedrooms all have walk-in closets containing shelving. Excellent location, limited off-street parking may be available for an additional cost.

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Amenities for 528 W 3rd St

Apartment Amenities

Central HeatCentral Heating/Air
Front Porch
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Policies and fees

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One-time.

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Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Not allowed

No pets allowed.

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About 528 W 3rd St

HomeApartments in ChicoSouth Campus 528 W 3rd St

Washer/dryer installation and kitchen renovation! This unit will not be available until July 1st, 2026! Beautiful hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, spacious living room overlooking W 3rd St, dining room with built-in hutches, kitchen cabinets are beautiful and plentiful extending ceiling high, dishwasher, gourmet 5 burner range, and tiled bathroom with tub shower. Upstairs unit with central heating and air, living and dining rooms have ceiling fans, bedrooms all have walk-in closets containing shelving. Excellent location, limited off-street parking may be available for an additional cost.


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.
7.8
/10
Very Good
528 W 3rd St is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Amenities will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Trustworthiness, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.
How we rated 528 W 3rd St
Price·7A 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.
While the monthly rent is more than the median price per bedroom of nearby properties, 528 W 3rd St has other amenities and features that might compensate for the increased price. The higher monthly rent potentially reflects a higher quality of living that renters might find here, compared to other properties in the area.
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.
528 W 3rd St goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including central heat. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 528 W 3rd St 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.
528 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 528 W 3rd St to provide reasonable accomodations and accurate details about its community.
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.
528 W 3rd St 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.

528 W 3rd St is great for:

Social life

  • 182 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • 65 museums, art galleries, or cultural centers within 1 mile
  • 22 local event hubs within 1 mile
  • 26 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 528 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 1 mile away
More space
The 3-bedroom is 216 sqft larger than other listings nearby

Considerations

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Rent trends in South Campus

3-bedroom apartments at 528 W 3rd St cost about 57% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in South Campus.

Median rents as of Feb 21 2026.
South Campus
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$1,037
A table of studio rental data trends in South Campus
MonthMedian Rent
March 2024$1,075
July 2024$905
November 2025$1,160
December 2025$1,165
January 2026$1,130
February 2026$1,118

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Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $132,000 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms monthly rent price of $3,300.
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Schools near 528 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 528 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 528 W 3rd St, Chico

Groceries

8/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-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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