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Highlights

  • Hardwood floors
  • Vaulted ceilings
  • Excellent location
  • Spacious living room
  • Large bedrooms
  • Limited off-street parking

Location

528 West 3rd Street, Chico, California 95928, United States|South Campus
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Management

AAA Properties

Leasing office

(530) 767-3905 ext. 2

Property Overview

528 W 3rd St receives a strong Zumper expert rating of 7.7, highlighting its appeal to renters. It features hardwood floors and vaulted ceilings, complemented by an excellent location with a rating of 9 out of 10, providing easy access to numerous amenities including restaurants, parks, and cultural centers. While the property offers spacious living areas, it does have limited off-street parking, suggesting a trade-off between size and parking convenience.

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

7.1
Very Good
528 W 3rd St is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Location will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Price, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.

Things you’ll love

  • High school nearby
  • Middle school nearby

Great for

  • Social life

Floor plans

3BR/1.0BA3 bed1 bath1,121 sqft$3,675 /mo1 unit availableSought after Middle unit!! Dishwasher, Washer and Dryer, One block from BMU Chico State, Hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, spacious living room, open kitchen with dining space, large bedrooms with mirrored closet doors, washer and dryer, tiled bathroom with tub shower, limited off-street parking for an additional cost, excellent location, one block from Chico State.

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Amenities for 528 W 3rd St

Apartment Amenities

Front Porch
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

Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Not allowed

No pets allowed.

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Property details

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About 528 W 3rd St

HomeApartments in ChicoSouth Campus 528 W 3rd St

Sought after Middle unit!! Dishwasher, Washer and Dryer, One block from BMU Chico State, Hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, spacious living room, open kitchen with dining space, large bedrooms with mirrored closet doors, washer and dryer, tiled bathroom with tub shower, limited off-street parking for an additional cost, excellent location, one block from Chico State.


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.
7.1
/10
Very Good
528 W 3rd St is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Location will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Price, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.
How we rated 528 W 3rd St
Price·5A 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.
Monthly rent at 528 W 3rd St is significantly more expensive than other properties in local neighborhoods. Because of the risk associated with the significant cost difference, this building received a 5/10. Some might think the increased cost is justified by the amenities, but it's worth taking a thorough look for yourself and deciding if any premium benefits are worth the extra expense.
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, 528 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.
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·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.

528 W 3rd St is great for:

Social life

  • 189 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • 264 mixed-use spaces nearby
  • 20 local event hubs within 1 mile
  • 62 museums, art galleries, or cultural centers 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 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

Considerations

Grow a garden indoors
A balcony, backyard, or shared outdoor space isn't available
Lacks images
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Rent trends in South Campus

3-bedroom apartments at 528 W 3rd St cost about 63% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in South Campus.

Median rents as of Nov 22 2025.
South Campus
Chico
A table of studio rental data trends in Chico
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$995
January 2024$995
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$965
A table of studio rental data trends in South Campus
MonthMedian Rent
February 2024$1,015
March 2024$1,075
July 2024$905
November 2025$1,160

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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 $147,000 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms monthly rent price of $3,675.
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Schools near 528 W 3rd St

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+

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 West 3rd Street

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 West 3rd Street, Chico

Groceries

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

Shopping

6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

7/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

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 20-minute walk

Nightlife

5/10
Some bars within walking distance

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