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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Refreshing pool
  • Convenient location
  • Central heating and air
  • Wood laminate flooring
  • Non-smoking community
  • Fenced back patio

Location

279 Rio Lindo Ave, Chico, CA 95926, USA
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Management

Sheraton Real Estate Management

Leasing office

(530) 342-2214

Property Overview

Rio Townhouses offers strong overall value with an 8.5/10 expert rating, excellent 9/10 scores for price and location, and a standout 10/10 for amenities. Residents enjoy a refreshing pool, fenced back patios, central heating and air, wood laminate flooring, and a non-smoking community in a convenient area with many nearby restaurants, services, and a top-rated elementary school within walking distance. The property is also highlighted for pet friendliness and an active social scene, supported by nearby pet services, walkable surroundings, and on-site shared spaces.

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

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Rio Townhouses is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Rio Townhouses 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

  • Elementary school nearby
  • More space
  • Laundry available on site

Great for

  • Pet owners
  • Social life

Floor plans

Townhouse2 bed1.5 bath1,024 sqft$1,425 /mo1 unit availableWelcome home to Rio Townhouses, a comfortable, non-smoking community in a convenient Chico location. This 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath townhouse features a practical two-story layout with wood laminate flooring downstairs and cozy carpet upstairs. You’ll enjoy central heating and air, in-unit laundry hookups, and a fenced back patio that’s perfect for fresh air, plants, or a quiet place to unwind. The community offers a refreshing pool for warm Chico days and 2 assigned parking spaces, so you always know where you’ll park. You’re close to grocery stores, gas stations, restaurants, and local spots like the nearby bowling alley, making everyday errands quick and easy. We are pet friendly! There is an additional charge of $50 per month per pet (2 pet maximum). Current vaccination records, proof of spay or neuter, and pictures of pets are required for documentation and approval. Schedule your tour today: Sheraton Real Estate Management — (530) 342-2214 Apply online: www sheratonrem com

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Amenities for Rio Townhouses

Apartment Amenities

Air ConditioningTwo Assigned Parking Spaces
Washer/Dryer Hookups

Appliances

Central A/CDishwasher
Garbage DisposalIn-Unit Laundry
OvenRange
RefrigeratorStove/Oven

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Onsite Laundry

Grounds

Assigned ParkingOutdoor Space
Swimming Pool

Services

On-Site Management

Other

On-Line Rent Payment Option
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

Assigned Parking

Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
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Building details

Property details

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About Rio Townhouses

HomeApartments in Chico Rio Townhouses

Welcome home to Rio Townhouses, a comfortable, non-smoking community in a convenient Chico location. This 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath townhouse features a practical two-story layout with wood laminate flooring downstairs and cozy carpet upstairs. You’ll enjoy central heating and air, in-unit laundry hookups, and a fenced back patio that’s perfect for fresh air, plants, or a quiet place to unwind. The community offers a refreshing pool for warm Chico days and 2 assigned parking spaces, so you always know where you’ll park. You’re close to grocery stores, gas stations, restaurants, and local spots like the nearby bowling alley, making everyday errands quick and easy. We are pet friendly! There is an additional charge of $50 per month per pet (2 pet maximum). Current vaccination records, proof of spay or neuter, and pictures of pets are required for documentation and approval. Schedule your tour today: Sheraton Real Estate Management — (530) 342-2214 Apply online: www sheratonrem com


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.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Rio Townhouses is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Rio Townhouses 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 Rio Townhouses
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.
Rio Townhouses 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.
Rio Townhouses 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—pets allowed—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.
Rio Townhouses 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 Rio Townhouses 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.

Rio Townhouses is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • Tile, vinyl or hardwood floors
  • 10 pet supply stores near the property
  • 5 pet grooming services nearby

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • This community has public spaces on site, like fitness centers or pools
  • 88 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • A bustling neighborhood

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 Rio Townhouses compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
More space
The 2-bedroom is 192 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors
Pet friendly
This property allows pets

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 2 miles away
Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high 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 Rio Townhouses cost about 5% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Chico.

Median rents as of Apr 18 2026.
Chico
A table of studio rental data trends in Chico
MonthMedian Rent
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$1,048
April 2026$1,019

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$57,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $57,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,425.
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Schools near Rio Townhouses

Oakdale

290 e ave

chico, CA, 95926

K-12Public
B

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+

Butte County Community School - Lead

601 wall st

chico, CA, 95928

K-12Public

Oak Bridge Academy

1950 e 20th st ste 727

chico, CA, 95928

K-12Public
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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 279 Rio Lindo Ave

Walking

6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Points of interest for 279 Rio Lindo Ave, Chico

Groceries

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

Shopping

4/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

6/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

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

Nightlife

3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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Trader Joe's
801 East Ave

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